Lake County Health Data
Lake County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.6%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.4
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 | 39.9% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.0% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.4% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.7% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.4% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lake County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lake County Approaches National Benchmarks for Mental Health Provider Access
Health data brief for Lake County, Indiana.
Lake County has 230 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, bringing the county closer to the national median of 250 than many neighboring areas. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.7%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 74.3 years, falling below both the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 19.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability stands at 51 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. These data points represent clinical capacity and reported health outcomes as documented by federal health agencies. 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.