Lake County Health Data
Lake County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
23.0%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.1 per 100K
Dentists
24.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.3
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 | 40.3% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.1% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.3% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.9% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 10.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.3% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lake County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lake County Primary Care Provider Ratio Lower Than State Norms
Health data brief for Lake County, Michigan.
Lake County has 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 and the state-level figures. The mental health provider ratio is 94 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 75.5 years, which is lower than the national average of 77 years and the Michigan average of 76.3 years. The data shows that 23.0% of adults report poor or fair health, a higher rate than the 17% national average. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 7.6%, which is higher than the state average of 6.4% but remains lower than the 10% national rate. These figures document the distribution of health services and outcomes. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lake County, Michigan
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Lake County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.