Marquette County Health Data
Marquette County, Wisconsin
Health Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Marquette County, Wisconsin
Marquette faces serious health challenges
Marquette County's 74.9-year life expectancy trails the US national average of 78.9 years by 4 full years, indicating substantial health disadvantages. The county's 19.4% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national average of 18%, placing residents at significantly higher risk for chronic illness and premature mortality.
Among Wisconsin's lowest health indicators
At 74.9 years, Marquette County has Wisconsin's lowest life expectancy among peer counties, falling 2.9 years below the state average of 77.8 years. The county's 19.4% poor/fair health rate is the highest in the region, calling for urgent public health intervention.
Regional health crisis underway
Marquette residents live substantially shorter lives than all neighboring counties: Marathon (78.4 years), Lincoln (75.9 years), Marinette (76.0 years), and even Langlade (76.7 years). The county's provider shortage is acute: only 19 primary care providers per 100K (the lowest in the region) and 82 mental health providers per 100K.
Insured but facing provider shortage crisis
Marquette County's 6.8% uninsured rate matches the state average, yet coverage means little when access is severely limited. With only 19 primary care providers per 100K population, residents face significant barriers to regular medical care, contributing to the county's poor health trajectory.
Secure coverage and seek resources
Marquette residents should ensure continuous coverage through BadgerCare, the Marketplace, or employer plans, then advocate for provider recruitment. Explore telehealth and neighboring county services to supplement local healthcare capacity.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.