Overall Health Rating

Among the 3 least healthy counties in Michigan

The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.

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General Health Overview

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Metric Lake County Michigan Avg US Average
Life Expectancy (years) 78.3 78.3 78.3
Uninsured Population (%) 8.0% 5.0% 8.5%

Life expectancy in Lake County is about the same as in Michigan, at 78.4 years.

The uninsured population in Lake County is 8.0%, higher than the Michigan average of 5.0%.

Disease Prevalence

Disease / Condition Lake County Michigan Avg US Average
Diabetes 17.0% 12.1% 11.3%
Cancer 8.7% 7.5% 6.9%
Heart Diseases 10.8% 7.8% 7.1%
Adult Obesity 40.6% 37.7% 34.3%
Self-Rated Poor Health 23.1% 16.4% 16.3%

The rate of self-rated poor health in Lake County is about 41% higher than in Michigan. The rate of diabetes in Lake County is about 40% higher than in Michigan. The rate of heart disease in Lake County is about 39% higher than in Michigan.

Health Behaviors

Behavior Lake County Michigan Avg US Average
Smokers 25.8% 20.9% 19.0%
Binge Drinking 15.4% 18.1% 16.5%
Sedentary Lifestyle 28.6% 22.6% 25.1%

The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lake County is about 27% higher than in Michigan. The rate of smoking in Lake County is about 23% higher than in Michigan.

Air Quality

Metric Lake County Michigan Avg US Average
Air Pollution (μg/m³) 5.73 5.89 6.09

With an annual average of 5.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lake County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.

Conclusion

Considering all these factors, Lake County, Michigan has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Michigan, and about on par with the country as a whole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about health in Lake County, Michigan.

What is the health grade for Lake County, Michigan?

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Is Lake County, Michigan one of the healthiest counties in Michigan?

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What is the life expectancy in Lake County, Michigan?

The life expectancy in Lake County, Michigan is 78.4 years, about the same as the Michigan average.

What percentage of Lake County, Michigan residents are uninsured?

8.0% of Lake County, Michigan residents are uninsured, higher than the Michigan average of 5.0%.

What percentage of Lake County, Michigan residents are obese?

40.6% of Lake County, Michigan residents are classified as obese, higher than the Michigan average of 37.7%.