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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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.