St. Croix County Health Data

St. Croix County, Wisconsin

Health Score

95/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

79.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

4.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

79.8 yr

State avg 77.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

4.8%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

53

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

189

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in St. Croix County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin's healthiest profiled county

St. Croix County leads this analysis with a 79.8-year life expectancy—3.4 years above the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Just 11.5% of residents report poor or fair health, substantially better than the national 13% baseline, signaling exceptionally strong population health.

Top county for longevity and wellness

At 79.8 years, St. Croix County's life expectancy is the highest among all profiled counties and 2 years above Wisconsin's 77.8-year average. With only 4.8% uninsured—the lowest rate in this group—residents enjoy superior healthcare access and engagement statewide.

Clear health advantage over peers

St. Croix's 79.8-year life expectancy outpaces all nearby counties, including Sheboygan (78.1) and Taylor (79.2), by meaningful margins. The county's 4.8% uninsured rate is the best in the region, reflecting a prosperous, well-insured population.

Excellent coverage, adequate provider network

St. Croix's 4.8% uninsured rate represents the strongest healthcare access in this group, with fewer than 900 uninsured residents facing barriers to care. The county provides 53 primary care providers and 189 mental health providers per 100K, supporting preventive and behavioral health needs.

Protect your family's health security

Even in St. Croix County's well-insured community, gaps exist: fewer than 5% of residents are uninsured, but that still affects hundreds of families. Ensure your household has comprehensive coverage by reviewing marketplace options or confirming your Medicaid status at healthcare.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of St. Croix County, WI?
St. Croix County has a health score of 95/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #5 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 St. Croix County?
Life expectancy in St. Croix County is 79.8 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making St. Croix County above the state average.
How does St. Croix County health compare to the Wisconsin average?
St. Croix County's health score of 95/100 is above the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 79.8 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect St. Croix County?
Key health factors for St. Croix County include: life expectancy (79.8 years), uninsured rate (4.8%), and primary care physician access (53:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 189:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is St. Croix County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 95/100 ("Excellent"), St. Croix County is one of the healthier counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.8 years. 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is St. Croix County healthier than the Wisconsin average?
St. Croix County's health score of 95/100 exceeds the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. St. Croix County has better primary care access (53:1 ratio) than the state average (65:1).

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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.