Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
147
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.9%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 7.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.1
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 Lincoln County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.8% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.9% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.2% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.1% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.5% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.0% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lincoln County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider ratio in Lincoln County among state's lowest
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Arkansas.
Lincoln County has 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the 70 per 100,000 national median. Mental health provider availability is 147 per 100,000, compared to a 250 per 100,000 national median. The county’s life expectancy is 72.6 years, slightly above the 72.3-year state average but lower than the 77-year national average. Around 27.9% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 10.0%, matching the 10% national average and sitting higher than the 9.9% state rate. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lincoln County, Arkansas
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 Lincoln 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.