Lake County Health Data
Lake County, California
Health Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
390
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lake County, California
Lake County lags the nation on lifespan
Lake County residents live an average of 74.1 years, nearly 5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. One in five residents report poor or fair health, reflecting broader health challenges that extend across the county.
Well below California's health average
At 74.1 years, Lake County's life expectancy trails California's state average of 78.5 years by 4.4 years. The county ranks among the lowest-performing California counties on this critical health measure.
Faces steeper health burden than neighbors
Lake County's 19.2% poor/fair health rate exceeds Mariposa County's 19.9% slightly, but both lag neighbors like Marin County at 10.6%. In primary care access, Lake's 42 providers per 100,000 fall short of Mendocino County's 78 per 100,000.
Uninsured rate edges above state average
Lake County's 7.5% uninsured rate marginally exceeds California's 7.2% average, meaning roughly 1 in 13 residents lack coverage. The county has just 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, creating real wait times for routine care.
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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.