The Door County Public Health Department has released a snapshot of some of the factors that affect everyday life in the county.
In collaboration with Door County Medical Center, the UW Extension office and United Way of Door County, the department and its Healthy Door County initiative released its 2025 Community Health Assessment.
The assessment is based on responses from nearly 1,000 community members and five listening sessions held throughout the county. The document, which is required of local health departments every five years, explores nearly every facet of life on the peninsula, from access to education and health care quality to economic stability and environmental factors.
By examining these social determinants of health, the organizations can develop a plan to address potential issues together. Housing, jobs with livable wages, child care, the aging population and opportunities to socialize were identified as priority areas during the survey process.
More than 45% of respondents said safe and affordable housing was their top concern, especially in an area where the cost of living is about 25% higher than in other parts of the state and some families spend about one-third of their income on child care.
Public Health Strategist Shauna Blackledge says the Community Health Assessment helps them understand the factors that may affect a person’s mental health.
Blackledge says now that the Community Health Assessment has been completed and released, they will work with community partners to develop plans to address the concerns identified. You can read the Community Health Assessment by clicking the link.
