Taylor County Health Data
Taylor County, Wisconsin
Health Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.2 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
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
125
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Taylor County, Wisconsin
Taylor's life expectancy masks care shortages
At 79.2 years, Taylor County residents live 2.8 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, yet 17% report poor or fair health—well above the national 13% average. This paradox suggests pockets of serious health challenges despite longer average lifespan.
Good longevity, high illness rates within Wisconsin
Taylor's 79.2-year life expectancy exceeds Wisconsin's 77.8-year average by 1.4 years, but its 17% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's highest. The county's 7.6% uninsured rate mirrors the state average, though access to providers remains constrained.
Severe primary care provider shortage
Taylor's 79.2-year life expectancy rivals Trempealeau (79.4 years), but the county faces a critical access gap: just 25 primary care providers per 100K residents—the lowest in this group. This shortage stands out starkly against Sawyer's 77 and Vernon's 104 providers per 100K.
Provider crisis threatens daily healthcare access
Taylor County residents struggle to access primary care, with only 25 providers per 100K—less than one-third the ratio in well-served counties like Vernon. Combined with 7.6% uninsured and mental health providers numbering just 125 per 100K, residents face real barriers to routine and behavioral care.
Get insurance now, plan for access
In Taylor County's tight provider market, health insurance alone isn't enough—you need to understand where to access care and plan ahead. Secure coverage at healthcare.gov first, then contact your county health department to identify accessible providers and telehealth options.
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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.