Lake County Health Data

Lake County, Indiana

Health Score

50/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.3 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.7%

State avg 8.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

51

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

230

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Lake County, Indiana

Lake County lags behind national health

Lake County's life expectancy of 74.3 years falls 0.6 years below the U.S. average of 74.9 years. At 19.6% reporting poor or fair health, the county exceeds the national average, indicating persistent wellness challenges.

Below-average outcomes in Indiana

Lake County's 74.3-year life expectancy trails Indiana's 75.1-year average by 0.8 years. The 19.6% poor/fair health rate signals ongoing struggles compared to state trends.

Mixed results in the region

Lake County's 74.3-year life expectancy matches LaPorte County (74.3 years) but significantly trails Johnson County (76.2 years). However, Lake County offers 230 mental health providers per 100,000—the highest in the region.

Fair coverage, limited primary care

Lake County's 7.7% uninsured rate sits just below Indiana's 8.4% average, showing reasonable coverage. However, primary care access is limited at 51 providers per 100,000, requiring careful appointment planning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lake County, IN?
Lake County has a health score of 50/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #51 out of 92 counties in Indiana (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Lake County?
Life expectancy in Lake County is 74.3 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making Lake County below the state average.
How does Lake County health compare to the Indiana average?
Lake County's health score of 50/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 74.3 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Lake County?
Key health factors for Lake County include: life expectancy (74.3 years), uninsured rate (7.7%), and primary care physician access (51:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 230:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lake County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 50/100 ("Below Average"), Lake County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.3 years. 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Lake County?
Lake County's health score of 50/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.