Lake County Health Data
Lake County, Michigan
Health Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
94
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lake County, Michigan
Lake County health outcomes trail nation
Lake County residents face significant health challenges, with life expectancy of just 75.5 years—nearly one year below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. At 23.0%, the poor/fair health rate is the highest among these counties and substantially worse than the national average.
Struggles below Michigan average
Lake County's 75.5-year life expectancy falls well below Michigan's 76.3-year state average, signaling a county health crisis. With 23.0% reporting poor or fair health—the worst in this cohort—Lake County residents face disproportionate chronic disease burden.
Most vulnerable in regional comparison
Lake County's 75.5-year life expectancy is the lowest among all eight counties analyzed, trailing Luce County (76.3 years) and substantially behind Leelanau County (80.9 years). Most alarming: just 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents creates a healthcare desert that rivals the nation's most medically underserved areas.
Uninsured and underserved
Lake County's 7.6% uninsured rate exceeds Michigan's 6.4% average, leaving roughly 1 in 13 residents without coverage. With only 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 94 mental health providers per 100,000, the county struggles with primary care access while attempting to address behavioral health.
Help is available in Lake County
With 7.6% uninsured and acute primary care shortages, accessing coverage is critical for Lake County residents. Call 211 Michigan, visit Healthcare.gov, or contact the Lake County Health Department for emergency Medicaid, community health center locations, and financial assistance 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.