Overall Health Rating

Healthier than 91% of counties in Ohio

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 Ohio Avg US Average
Life Expectancy (years) 78.0 77.0 78.3
Uninsured Population (%) 4.9% 6.4% 8.5%

Life expectancy in Lake County is 78.0 years, about 1.0 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0 years.

The uninsured population in Lake County is 4.9%, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%.

Disease Prevalence

Disease / Condition Lake County Ohio Avg US Average
Diabetes 11.0% 12.0% 11.3%
Cancer 7.2% 6.9% 6.9%
Heart Diseases 7.0% 7.7% 7.1%
Adult Obesity 37.0% 38.4% 34.3%
Self-Rated Poor Health 13.7% 17.2% 16.3%

The rate of self-rated poor health in Lake County is about 20% lower than in Ohio.

Health Behaviors

Behavior Lake County Ohio Avg US Average
Smokers 19.4% 24.3% 19.0%
Binge Drinking 17.1% 16.9% 16.5%
Sedentary Lifestyle 22.4% 28.8% 25.1%

The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lake County is about 22% lower than in Ohio. The rate of smoking in Lake County is about 20% lower than in Ohio.

Air Quality

Metric Lake County Ohio Avg US Average
Air Pollution (μg/m³) 6.90 7.10 6.09

With an annual average of 6.9 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, Ohio has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Ohio, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about health in Lake County, Ohio.

What is the health grade for Lake County, Ohio?

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

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What is the life expectancy in Lake County, Ohio?

The life expectancy in Lake County, Ohio is 78.0 years, higher than the Ohio average of 77.0 years.

What percentage of Lake County, Ohio residents are uninsured?

4.9% of Lake County, Ohio residents are uninsured, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%.

What percentage of Lake County, Ohio residents are obese?

37.0% of Lake County, Ohio residents are classified as obese, lower than the Ohio average of 38.4%.