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.
Secure your health coverage
Lake County's 7.7% uninsured rate means some residents still lack basic coverage. Explore plans at healthcare.gov or connect with local navigators to ensure your family has the protection it needs.
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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.