Lake County Health Data
Lake County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
147
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.5%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 91.0 per 100K
Dentists
36.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.2
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 | 35.3% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.5% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.4% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.6% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better 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 Reports Lower Percentage of Adults in Poor Health
Health data brief for Lake County, Minnesota.
In Lake County, 13.5% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate notably lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 79.6 years, which is higher than the Minnesota average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.3%, slightly above the state average of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. When looking at healthcare provider availability, Lake County has 91 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. However, its mental health provider ratio of 147 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 250. These statistics offer a comparison of health outcomes and clinical access relative to both state and national benchmarks in the current reporting cycle. Explore state-level data.
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.