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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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.