Lake County Health Data
Lake County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.0%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
29.9
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 | 47.3% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.8% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 46.8% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 9.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.3% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 29.8% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 9.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.0% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 10.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.8% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 9.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.8% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lake County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lake County Reports High Rate of Residents in Poor Health
Health data brief for Lake County, Tennessee.
Approximately 29.0% of residents in Lake County report being in poor or fair health, which is substantially higher than the national average of 17%. Other metrics show similar trends; the county's life expectancy is 70.3 years, lower than the state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 13.8%, which is higher than the Tennessee average of 11.9% and the national level of 10%. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 47 per 100,000 residents, which is less than the national median of 250 per 100,000 people. Data for the primary care provider ratio was not reported for this county. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lake County, Tennessee
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.