Lake County Health Data
Lake County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
81.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.3 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
122
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.8%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.5
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Lake County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.7% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.2% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.2% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.9% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.3% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.2% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 7.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.4% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.5% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lake County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Long life expectancy recorded in Lake County
Health data brief for Lake County, Colorado.
Residents of Lake County have a life expectancy of 81.3 years, which is longer than the 78.2-year state average and the 77-year national average. While life expectancy is high, the county has 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national 70 median. The mental health provider ratio is 122 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national 250 median. The uninsured rate stands at 13.1%, a figure higher than the 9.7% Colorado state average and the 10% national average. About 11.8% of adults report poor or fair health, which is lower than the 17% national average. These numbers are based on data from the CDC and the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.