Vernon County Health Data

Vernon County has a health score of 58/100, rated "Average." It ranks #64 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.

Life expectancy in Vernon County is 77.8 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making Vernon County below the state average.

Vernon County's health score of 58/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 77.8 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 12.4% vs. 7.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Vernon County include: life expectancy (77.8 years), uninsured rate (12.4%), and primary care physician access (104:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 173:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 58/100 ("Average"), Vernon County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.8 years. 12.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Vernon County's health score of 58/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. The uninsured rate of 12.4% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.