Pierce County Health Data
Pierce County, Wisconsin
Health Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Pierce County, Wisconsin
Pierce's life expectancy slightly exceeds U.S. average
At 79.8 years, Pierce County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 79.5 years by 0.3 years, placing the county in the upper range nationally. With 14.7% of residents reporting poor or fair health status, Pierce is below the national average of 10%, indicating reasonable disease prevention and health management. Pierce performs solidly above average on major U.S. health benchmarks.
Pierce ranks above Wisconsin average
At 79.8 years, Pierce County's life expectancy exceeds Wisconsin's state average of 77.8 years by 2.0 years, placing it in the state's upper tier. The 14.7% poor/fair health rate is better than many Wisconsin peers, suggesting effective chronic disease management. Pierce consistently ranks among Wisconsin's healthiest counties across multiple indicators.
Limited primary care but adequate mental health
Pierce County has only 38 primary care providers per 100K residents, placing it among the lowest-resourced counties in this group and forcing residents to travel for routine care. However, 81 mental health providers per 100K shows stronger behavioral health infrastructure than many rural neighbors, suggesting investment in psychological services. The provider imbalance may reflect the county's aging population and priority on mental health support.
Low uninsured rate mitigates access barriers
Pierce County's 5.0% uninsured rate is one of the lowest in Wisconsin and well below the state average of 7.0%, meaning nearly all residents have coverage. Despite only 38 primary care providers per 100K, insurance coverage enables residents to seek care outside the county when needed and strengthens negotiating power with available providers. Universal coverage partially offsets geographic care shortages.
Preserve coverage to bridge care distances
Pierce County residents should maintain health insurance coverage during annual enrollment to sustain access across county lines when local providers are unavailable. If you're uninsured or between plans, marketplace options and Medicaid offer low-cost entry points to regional healthcare networks. Continuous coverage enables you to reach primary care and mental health services even when they require 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.