Wood County Health Data

Wood County, Wisconsin

Health Score

75/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

77.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.1 yr

State avg 77.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

138

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

199

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Wood County, Wisconsin

Wood County slightly lags national health trends

Wood County's 77.1-year life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 77.2 years, though modestly, while 16.9% report poor or fair health. These metrics suggest room for improvement through targeted preventive care and coverage expansion.

Wood County ranks in lower health tier

At 77.1 years, Wood County's life expectancy ranks 0.7 years below Wisconsin's 77.8-year average, placing it in the state's lower third. The county's health outcomes require sustained attention to preventive care and chronic disease management.

Middling performance among peer counties

Wood County's 77.1-year life expectancy exceeds Washburn (76.0) and Waupaca (76.5) but underperforms Winnebago (77.9) and eastern suburbs. Despite strong primary care density at 138 per 100K, outcomes remain modest compared to affluent peers.

Moderate uninsured rate masks access gaps

Wood County's 5.8% uninsured rate is slightly below the state average, but 199 mental health providers per 100K shows solid psychiatric access. The county's challenge appears less about coverage availability and more about preventive engagement.

Stay covered with annual plan review

Wood County residents with coverage should use open enrollment to confirm plans match family needs, while the 5.8% uninsured should contact local health centers about marketplace plans or Medicaid eligibility. Continuous coverage supports preventive screenings that can improve long-term outcomes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Wood County, WI?
Wood County has a health score of 75/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #36 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 Wood County?
Life expectancy in Wood County is 77.1 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making Wood County below the state average.
How does Wood County health compare to the Wisconsin average?
Wood County's health score of 75/100 is above the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 77.1 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Wood County?
Key health factors for Wood County include: life expectancy (77.1 years), uninsured rate (5.8%), and primary care physician access (138:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 199:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Wood County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 75/100 ("Excellent"), Wood County is one of the healthier counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.1 years. 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Wood County healthier than the Wisconsin average?
Wood County's health score of 75/100 exceeds the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.