Lake County Health Data
Lake County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
127
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.3
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 | 35.8% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.6% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.6% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lake County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider availability in Lake County lags behind national median
Health data brief for Lake County, Florida.
Lake County has 127 mental health providers for every 100,000 people, which is approximately half the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio stands at 59 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 77.4 years, slightly higher than the state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 12.6%, which is lower than the Florida average of 14.4% but higher than the national 10%. Roughly 18.0% of residents report poor or fair health, close to the national average of 17%. These metrics provide a snapshot of health infrastructure and self-reported wellness in the region. Explore state-level data.
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.