Washburn County Health Data

Washburn County has a health score of 61/100, rated "Average." It ranks #60 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 Washburn County is 76.0 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making Washburn County below the state average.

Washburn County's health score of 61/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 76.0 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 8.4% vs. 7.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Washburn County include: life expectancy (76.0 years), uninsured rate (8.4%), and primary care physician access (96:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 148:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 61/100 ("Average"), Washburn County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.0 years. 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Washburn County's health score of 61/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.