One of the many missions of Ozaukee Economic Development is to inform and educate potential companies and businesses about the value of growing and building in Ozaukee County. Among the many reasons that Ozaukee is great for business is that it is consistently recognized as one of the healthiest counties in the country.
According to the study, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, “The annual rankings provide a revealing snapshot of how health is influenced by where we live, work, and play. They provide a starting point for change in communities.” Among the many demographics provided by this study are Length of Life, Quality of Life, and several health behaviors such as amount of smokers, obesity, and acesss to exercise opportunities. Within the 2022 rankings as well as for 2021, which Ozaukee County was also ranked number one, deaths attributable to COVID-19 were also factored into the data that was gathered.
Health is more than what happens at the doctor’s office. As illustrated in the model provided by countyhealthrankings.org, a wide range of factors influence how long and well we live from education and income to what we eat and how we move to the quality of our housing and the safety of our neighborhoods. For some people, the essential elements for a healthy life are readily available; for others, the opportunities for healthy choices are significantly limited.
To view the complete set of data and to learn more about the rankings in Ozaukee and other counties, visit CountyHealthRankings.org
