Racine County Health Data

Racine County, Wisconsin

Health Score

61/100

Average

Life Expectancy

75.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.8 yr

State avg 77.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.2%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

43

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

176

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Racine County, Wisconsin

Racine County trails national life expectancy

At 75.8 years, Racine County residents live 2 years below the U.S. average, with 18.2% reporting poor or fair health—among the highest rates nationally. This gap reflects chronic disease burden, socioeconomic disparities, and healthcare access challenges concentrated in the county's urban core.

Wisconsin's health equity challenge

Racine County's 75.8-year life expectancy lags Wisconsin's 77.8-year average by 2 years, the largest gap among comparison counties, while its 7.2% uninsured rate slightly exceeds the state norm. These disparities underscore Racine's need for targeted public health investment and provider expansion.

Significant disadvantage across metrics

Racine County's 75.8-year life expectancy trails all regional peers, falling 3.5 years below Portage County and 2.5 years below Rock County (76.3). Its 18.2% poor/fair health rate is the highest in the region, signaling concentrated health challenges.

Insurance gaps meet provider shortage

Racine County's 43 primary care providers per 100K ranks below most peers, and 7.2% of residents—roughly 6,900 people—lack health insurance entirely. For uninsured residents facing chronic conditions, delayed care often worsens outcomes and increases emergency department reliance.

Health coverage is a right

Nearly 7,000 Racine County residents are uninsured, placing them at financial and health risk when illness strikes without warning. Explore your options today: Wisconsin Medicaid, ACA subsidies, and community health centers can make care affordable—visit HealthCare.gov or call 211 for local resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Racine County, WI?
Racine County has a health score of 61/100, rated "Average." It ranks #59 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Racine County?
Life expectancy in Racine County is 75.8 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making Racine County below the state average.
How does Racine County health compare to the Wisconsin average?
Racine County's health score of 61/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 75.8 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 7.2% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Racine County?
Key health factors for Racine County include: life expectancy (75.8 years), uninsured rate (7.2%), and primary care physician access (43:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 176:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Racine County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 61/100 ("Average"), Racine County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.8 years. 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Racine County?
Racine County's health score of 61/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.