Shawano County Health Data
Shawano County, Wisconsin
Health Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
178
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Shawano County, Wisconsin
Shawano life expectancy meets national baseline
At 77.6 years, Shawano County residents live slightly longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. The county's 15.9% poor/fair health rate remains above the national average of 13%, though it reflects better overall outcomes than some Wisconsin peers.
Above average health in Wisconsin
Shawano's 77.6-year life expectancy exceeds Wisconsin's state average of 77.8 years by a narrow margin, placing the county in the healthier half of the state's counties. At 7.6% uninsured, Shawano remains slightly above Wisconsin's 7% average.
Competitive with regional peers
Shawano's life expectancy mirrors Vilas County (76.5 years) but trails St. Croix County (79.8 years) and Taylor County (79.2 years). The county's primary care provider ratio of 54 per 100K is lower than Sawyer's but reflects access challenges common across rural Wisconsin.
Modest insurance gaps, adequate primary care
At 7.6% uninsured, Shawano's rate slightly exceeds the state baseline, leaving roughly 800 residents without health coverage. The county offers 54 primary care providers per 100K residents, though mental health support at 178 per 100K remains below optimal levels.
Close the coverage gap in Shawano
Nearly 1 in 13 Shawano residents lacks health insurance, creating risks for preventive care and emergency costs. Check your eligibility for Wisconsin BadgerCare Plus or Marketplace plans at healthcare.gov to secure affordable coverage today.
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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.