Oconto County Health Data
Oconto County, Wisconsin
Health Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Oconto County, Wisconsin
Oconto exceeds U.S. life expectancy benchmarks
At 78.5 years, Oconto County's life expectancy nearly matches the U.S. average of 79.5 years, placing the county solidly in the healthy range. However, 17.1% of residents report poor or fair health status, which exceeds the national average of 10%, suggesting chronic disease burden despite decent life expectancy. This gap indicates that people live longer but with more health challenges than ideal.
Oconto slightly above Wisconsin average
With 78.5 years life expectancy, Oconto County exceeds Wisconsin's state average of 77.8 years by 0.7 years, ranking in the upper-middle tier statewide. The 17.1% poor/fair health rate is higher than state norms, suggesting preventive care gaps despite the decent life expectancy. Oconto residents enjoy longer average lives but may face higher rates of chronic disease.
Rural provider shortage limits local access
Oconto County's 31 primary care providers per 100K residents are among the state's lowest, forcing patients to travel for basic medical care. Mental health providers are scarce at just 53 per 100K, far below the state average and comparable to only the most rural counties. This provider desert likely drives delayed diagnoses and reliance on emergency care for preventable conditions.
Low uninsured rate masks access challenges
Oconto County boasts a 6.2% uninsured rate, the lowest among these eight counties and below Wisconsin's 7.0% average—yet coverage doesn't guarantee access to care. With only 31 primary care doctors per 100K population, insured residents still face long waits and travel burden to reach physicians. Rural broadband gaps also limit telemedicine options that might bridge geographic distance.
Maintaining coverage bridges care gaps in Oconto
Oconto residents benefit from strong insurance rates, but enrollment support and retention programs ensure no one loses coverage unexpectedly. If you're uninsured or lose coverage, local tribal health programs, community clinics, and Medicaid can connect you to in-person and telehealth services. Stable coverage is especially critical in rural areas where in-person visits require significant travel.
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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.