Waushara County Health Data
Waushara County, Wisconsin
Health Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
156
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Waushara County, Wisconsin
Waushara faces significant health headwinds
Waushara County's 77.6-year life expectancy nearly matches the U.S. average, but its 19.2% poor or fair health rate—the highest among these eight counties—signals substantial chronic disease and limited wellness engagement. This gap between life expectancy and health perception suggests many residents live with preventable illness.
Waushara's health ranks below state average
Though Waushara's 77.6-year life expectancy approximates Wisconsin's 77.8-year average, the county's 19.2% poor or fair health rate is the worst in this comparison. Chronic disease prevalence appears notably higher than peer counties.
Worst health perception in regional peer group
Waushara's 19.2% poor or fair health rate dramatically exceeds Winnebago County (14.8%) and all other neighbors, signaling unique population health challenges. With only 28 primary care providers per 100K—the lowest here—residents lack basic preventive infrastructure.
Severe primary care shortage deepens disparities
Waushara's 8.8% uninsured rate is the highest among these counties, compounded by critical primary care scarcity at just 28 providers per 100K. This dual shortage—coverage and providers—creates a coverage-access crisis that delays diagnosis and treatment.
Urgent action on coverage expansion needed
Waushara's 8.8% uninsured rate demands immediate outreach through community health worker programs and BadgerCare enrollment drives. Contact Wisconsin's DHS or visit a local health department to explore subsidized coverage, telehealth options, and rural health clinics that stretch provider resources.
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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.