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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Vilas County, WI?
Vilas County has a health score of 62/100, rated "Average." It ranks #58 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 Vilas County?
Life expectancy in Vilas County is 76.5 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making Vilas County below the state average.
How does Vilas County health compare to the Wisconsin average?
Vilas County's health score of 62/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 76.5 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 9.2% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Vilas County?
Key health factors for Vilas County include: life expectancy (76.5 years), uninsured rate (9.2%), and primary care physician access (72:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 105:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Vilas County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 62/100 ("Average"), Vilas County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.5 years. 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Vilas County?
Vilas County's health score of 62/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.