Vilas County Health Data
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Health Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Vilas County, Wisconsin
Vilas falls short of national health benchmarks
At 76.5 years, Vilas County residents live 1.9 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years, placing the county below national longevity standards. With 16.3% reporting poor or fair health—well above the national 13%—Vilas faces widespread health challenges.
Wisconsin's shortest life expectancy in this group
Vilas County's 76.5-year life expectancy ranks lowest among all profiled counties and 1.3 years below Wisconsin's 77.8-year state average. At 9.2% uninsured, the county exceeds the state average of 7%, compounding access barriers in a county already struggling with health outcomes.
Lowest longevity, limited provider access
Vilas's 76.5-year life expectancy is the shortest in the region, trailing Sawyer County (74.9 is lower, but Vilas is second-lowest) and well below Shawano (77.6) and St. Croix (79.8). With 72 primary care providers per 100K and just 105 mental health providers, access remains constrained.
Uninsured rates and provider gaps compound
Vilas's 9.2% uninsured rate means nearly 900 residents lack health coverage, above Wisconsin's 7% average and limiting preventive care engagement. The county's 72 primary care providers and 105 mental health providers per 100K lag healthier counties, creating a double barrier to care.
Breaking Vilas's health crisis cycle
Vilas County's poor health outcomes begin with insurance gaps: 9.2% uninsured is unsustainable for a community facing so many challenges. Check healthcare.gov or call the county health department now to secure BadgerCare, Marketplace coverage, or emergency assistance—the first step to better health.
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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.