Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Arkansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Lincoln County, Arkansas
Lincoln slightly above national average
At 72.6 years, Lincoln County's life expectancy nearly matches the U.S. average of 76.4 years, suggesting comparable population longevity to the nation. With 27.9% reporting poor or fair health—notably above the national rate of roughly 18%—Lincoln shows that longer average lifespan masks underlying chronic disease prevalence.
Slightly above Arkansas average
Lincoln County's 72.6-year life expectancy edges above the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years by a narrow margin, placing it in the middle tier of state county health outcomes. The 27.9% poor/fair health rate is moderately elevated, suggesting some chronic disease burden but not catastrophic health challenges.
Mid-tier performer with unique challenge
Lincoln's 72.6-year life expectancy places it in the regional middle, ahead of Lee (68.9) and Lafayette (71.7) but behind Izard (73.7). Uniquely, Lincoln's 8 primary care providers per 100K is the lowest in the eight-county region, creating a critical access gap despite acceptable mental health provider density at 147 per 100K.
Adequate insurance, severe primary care gap
At 10.0% uninsured, Lincoln County matches the state average of 9.9%, meaning most residents carry coverage—yet just 8 primary care providers per 100K represents a catastrophic shortage. With 147 mental health providers per 100K providing good mental health access, Lincoln's crisis is primary care availability, leaving residents medically insured but practically unable to access routine care.
Insurance alone won't solve this
Lincoln County's low uninsured rate masks a deeper crisis: even with coverage, residents struggle to find primary care physicians locally. Verify your insurance status and prepare for care coordination; you may need to seek primary care outside the county despite having health insurance.
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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.