Lake County Health Data
Lake County, Oregon
Health Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
265
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lake County, Oregon
Rural Oregon's health gap emerges
Lake County residents live to 75.7 years, about 3.6 years shorter than the U.S. average of 79.3 years. Over 1 in 5 residents (21.2%) report poor or fair health, matching the national average of 21%. As one of Oregon's most rural counties, Lake County shows the health toll of geographic isolation and limited resources.
Below state average, rural challenges
Lake County's 75.7-year life expectancy falls 1.3 years short of Oregon's 77.0-year average, reflecting rural health care access barriers. Its 21.2% poor/fair health rate is slightly above the state average, indicating higher rates of chronic disease. Limited population density and economic resources constrain health care infrastructure and outcomes.
Worse access than larger counties
Lake County's 75.7-year life expectancy exceeds Klamath County (73.3 years) but trails Josephine County (74.6 years) and Lane County (77.1 years). Primary care access is sparse at just 48 per 100,000—Oregon's lowest—and mental health providers number only 265 per 100,000. At 10.0% uninsured, Lake County ties Malheur County for the highest rate in this group.
Severe provider shortage, high uninsured
Lake County has only 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than half the state average—making routine care a logistical challenge for many. The 10.0% uninsured rate means 1 in 10 residents delay or skip medical care due to cost. Mental health access is equally strained at 265 providers per 100,000, leaving many residents without behavioral health support.
Coverage matters in rural areas
Lake County's high uninsured rate (10.0%) and limited provider network make health insurance enrollment critical—it connects you to care in a sparse landscape. Check Oregon's health plan marketplace today to find affordable plans and learn about Medicaid expansion eligibility. In rural counties, insurance is often the only pathway to 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.