County of Lake, DBA Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center
County of Lake, DBA Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Illinois and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Waukegan, Highland Park, Libertyville, North Chicago, and Round Lake. In 2025 it served 30,002 patients, down 9.0% from 32,975 in 2024. 28.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 18.6% across Illinois health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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30,002Patients served, 2025
28.7%of patients uninsured
61.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,201Total accrued cost per patient
County of Lake, DBA Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center compared with Illinois and the nation, 2025
| Measure | County of Lake, DBA Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center | Illinois health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 37.3% | 31.9% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 7.0% | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 96.5% | 92.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 28.7% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 61.4% | 53.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 4.8% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 5.1% | 20.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,201 | $1,244 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 69.3% | 64.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 36.1% | 47.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 53.4% | 54.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 70.2% | 67.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 32.3% | 28.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 85.8% | 82.8% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 42.4% | 31.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 93.0% | 88.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 86.2% | 82.9% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 24,412 |
| Dental | 8,241 |
| Mental health | 4,588 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30,002 | $1,201 | 28.7% | 61.4% |
| 2024 | 32,975 | $1,096 | 28.2% | 63.5% |
| 2023 | 32,063 | $1,105 | 24.7% | 68.1% |
| 2022 | 32,317 | $1,114 | 27.6% | 65.0% |
| 2021 | 37,850 | $940 | 31.7% | 61.3% |
| 2020 | 38,127 | – | 35.7% | 56.5% |
| 2019 | 38,823 | $844 | 35.1% | 57.5% |
| 2018 | 39,052 | – | 34.3% | 58.3% |
| 2017 | 40,521 | – | 32.2% | 59.7% |
| 2016 | 40,677 | – | 33.6% | 58.4% |
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