County Health Profile:
Lake County Data
Lake County Health Rankings 2018
| Health Outcomes | 24 |
| Health Factors | 24 |
Lake Population Age
| Age | County (%) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-17 | 19.7 | 20.3 |
| 18-64 | 54.1 | 60.4 |
| 65+ | 26.1 | 19.4 |
Lake Total Population
| Item | County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 317,586 | 20,278,447 | ||
| Asian | 6,198 | 1.9 | 547,518 | 2.7 |
| Black | 33,600 | 10.3 | 3,264,830 | 16.1 |
| White | 270,432 | 82.9 | 15,350,784 | 75.7 |
| Other | 15,985 | 4.9 | 1,115,315 | 5.5 |
| Hispanic | 46,975 | 14.4 | 5,008,776 | 24.7 |
| Female | 168,327 | 51.6 | 10,362,286 | 51.1 |
| Male | 157,888 | 48.4 | 9,916,161 | 48.9 |
| Prison | 1,012 | 0.3 | 119,036 | 0.6 |
Lake Socioeconomics
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income ($) | 25,991 | 28,774 |
| Median Household Income ($) | 49,734 | 50,883 |
| Percent of Persons Below 100% of the FPL (%) | 12.8 | 15.5 |
| Percent of Persons Below 200% of the FPL (%) | 34.0 | 36.4 |
| Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch (%) | 67.4 | 69.4 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Percent of Businesses with <50 Employees (%) | 96.0 | 95.5 |
| Percent with High School Diplomas (%) | 88.6 | 87.6 |
| Percent with College Diplomas (%) | 32.5 | 38.2 |
Lake Maternal and Infant Health
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Birth Rate | 9.9 | 11.1 |
| Teen Birth Rate | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Repeat Birth Rate | 14.6 | 15.7 |
| Low Birthweight (%) | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Late or No Prenatal Care (%) | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Kindergartners Immunized (%) | 93.9 | 93.7 |
| Infant Death Rate | 6.8 | 6.1 |
Lake Healthcare Access - Uninsured
| County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Elderly (Age 0-64) Uninsured | 34,599 | 14.2 | 2,478,194 | 15.4 |
Lake Federal Designations
| Designation Status | Designation Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income Population HPSA, Whole County, Federally Qualified Health Center Look A Like |
| Dental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income Population HPSA, Whole County, Federally Qualified Health Center Look A Like, Whole County |
| Mental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income/Migrant Farmworker, Federally Qualified Health Center Look A Like, Whole County |
| Medically Underserved Area/Population | Yes | Low Income/Migrant Farmworker, Low Income Population - North Lake County |
Lake Most Utilized Hospitals
| Hospital Name | Number of Discharges |
|---|---|
| Florida Hospital Waterman | 14,586 |
| South Lake Hospital | 9,151 |
| Leesburg Regional Medical Center | 8,935 |
Lake Hospital Discharge Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 161.3 | 127.1 |
| Avoidable | 18.5 | 13.1 |
Lake Emergency Room Visit Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 431.1 | 411.6 |
| Avoidable | 213.1 | 198.7 |
Lake Leading Causes of Death
| Cause (Florida Rank) | County Number | County Age-adjusted Death Rate | Florida Age-Adjusted Death Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Causes | 4,153 | 735.8 | 685.2 |
| Cancer (2) | 985 | 170.8 | 151.9 |
| Heart Disease (1) | 943 | 156.2 | 150.8 |
| All Unintentional Injuries (5) | 277 | 66.1 | 52.6 |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (3) | 267 | 42.7 | 39.6 |
| Stroke (4) | 190 | 31.4 | 38.7 |