Lake County Health Data
Lake County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
12.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.1
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 | 37.5% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.1% | 27.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.7% | 70.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.7% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.9% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lake County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider availability in Lake County lags behind national median
Health data brief for Lake County, Oregon.
Lake County features 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a rate that is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio is the county's most distinct data point relative to state and national norms. Other metrics show the county has a 10.0% uninsured rate, matching the national average exactly but exceeding the Oregon state average of 8.1%. The mental health provider ratio in Lake County is 265 per 100,000, slightly above the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 75.7 years, which is less than the state and national average of 77.0 years. Additionally, 21.2% of adults report poor or fair health, a higher percentage than the national average of 17%. 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.