Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Wisconsin
Health Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
251
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Monroe County, Wisconsin
Monroe's life expectancy slightly below U.S. average
Monroe County residents can expect to live 76.9 years on average, about 2.6 years less than the U.S. average of 79.5 years. About one in six residents report poor or fair health status (15.7%), compared to roughly one in ten nationally. While not severely lagging, these metrics suggest room for improvement in chronic disease prevention and healthcare access.
Monroe ranks near middle of Wisconsin counties
With a life expectancy of 76.9 years, Monroe County is 0.9 years below Wisconsin's state average of 77.8 years, placing it in the middle cohort. The 15.7% poor/fair health rate is slightly higher than state norms, indicating some health challenges but not among the state's worst. Monroe residents have moderate access to care compared to peers across Wisconsin.
Provider access varies across northeast Wisconsin
Monroe County has 63 primary care providers per 100K residents, notably fewer than nearby Outagamie County (90 per 100K) and Pierce County (38 per 100K). Mental health providers are available at 251 per 100K, well below the regional average seen in larger medical hubs. The disparity suggests residents may need to travel or wait longer for specialist appointments.
Uninsured residents face care barriers
Monroe County's 8.6% uninsured rate ranks above the state average of 7.0%, meaning about one in 11 residents lack health insurance. With 63 primary care providers per 100K—below many comparable counties—available appointments fill quickly, especially for uninsured patients. Fewer mental health providers (251 per 100K) can also delay treatment for depression, anxiety, and other conditions.
Coverage options expand care access in Monroe
If you're uninsured or underinsured in Monroe County, Medicaid, marketplace plans, and community health center sliding scales can make care affordable. Check Healthcare.gov or contact Monroe County's health department to learn which programs match your household income. Insurance eligibility changes seasonally—explore options during open enrollment or after life changes like job loss.
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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.