Rusk County Health Data
Rusk County, Wisconsin
Health Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Rusk County, Wisconsin
Rusk County's life expectancy falls short
At 76.3 years, Rusk County residents live 1.5 years below the U.S. average, with 17.4% reporting poor or fair health above national norms. This combination signals concentrated health challenges likely tied to occupational hazards, limited economic mobility, and healthcare access barriers.
Below state average with high uninsured
Rusk County's 76.3-year life expectancy trails Wisconsin's 77.8-year average by 1.5 years, while its 7.9% uninsured rate—tied for highest in the region—exceeds the state's 7.0% norm by nearly 1 percentage point. Both metrics signal health vulnerability concentrated among the county's most economically stressed residents.
Rural disadvantages compound challenges
Rusk County's 76.3-year life expectancy matches Rock County but trails Portage by nearly 3 years, while its mental health provider density at 71 per 100K is the lowest in the region. With 7.9% uninsured and 50 primary care providers per 100K, residents face both affordability and access barriers.
Rural poverty and care gaps converge
Rusk County's 7.9% uninsured rate affects roughly 1,300 residents who likely delay seeking care due to cost fears, worsening outcomes for treatable conditions. Mental health support at 71 providers per 100K is well below regional averages, leaving many residents without local access to behavioral health services.
Coverage can transform health
In rural Rusk County, being uninsured often means avoiding care entirely—even for serious symptoms—because the costs feel impossible to manage. Wisconsin Medicaid and ACA plans with subsidies make coverage affordable; visit HealthCare.gov or your county health department today to enroll and protect your family.
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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.