Price County Health Data
Price County, Wisconsin
Health Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Price County, Wisconsin
Price County meets U.S. life expectancy
At 78.4 years, Price County residents live 0.6 years above the national average, though 16.1% report poor or fair health—roughly in line with U.S. norms. This modest health profile masks significant challenges in healthcare infrastructure for a rural county.
Slightly above Wisconsin average
Price County's 78.4-year life expectancy edges 0.6 years above Wisconsin's 77.8-year average, while its 7.1% uninsured rate matches the state norm. Despite holding health metrics steady, the county's provider infrastructure lags significantly behind state peers.
Facing rural healthcare challenge
Price County's 14 primary care providers per 100K is dramatically lower than Polk County (79 per 100K) and Sauk County (101 per 100K), ranking it as the most provider-sparse county in the region. Mental health provider availability at 99 per 100K also trails peers, suggesting residents travel long distances for specialty care.
Rural isolation compounds care access
With only 14 primary care providers per 100K, Price County residents often drive 30+ minutes for routine checkups, delaying preventive care and early interventions. The 7.1% uninsured rate affects roughly 1,400 residents, many of whom lack means to travel for distant, more costly emergency services.
Coverage matters in remote areas
In rural Price County, health insurance isn't just important—it's essential when emergency care means a long drive to the nearest hospital. If you're uninsured, contact a local health department or visit HealthCare.gov to enroll in Wisconsin Medicaid, which often covers telehealth services ideal for remote communities.
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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.