Lake County Health Data

Lake County has a health score of 74/100, rated "Average." It ranks #26 out of 64 counties in Colorado (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Lake County is 81.3 years. The Colorado state average is 78.2 years, making Lake County above the state average.

Lake County's health score of 74/100 is above the Colorado average of 63/100. Life expectancy is 81.3 years vs. the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 13.1% vs. 9.7% statewide.

Key health factors for Lake County include: life expectancy (81.3 years), uninsured rate (13.1%), and primary care physician access (41:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 122:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 74/100 ("Average"), Lake County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Colorado. Residents have a life expectancy of 81.3 years. 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Lake County's health score of 74/100 exceeds the Colorado average of 63/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Lake County has better primary care access (41:1 ratio) than the state average (70:1).