Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Colorado
Health Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
106
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
201
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lincoln County, Colorado
Lincoln County trails U.S. health averages
At 77.5 years, Lincoln County residents live 1.4 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 18.0% poor/fair health rate exceeds national norms, indicating persistent health challenges across the population.
Below Colorado's health median
Lincoln County's 77.5-year life expectancy falls 0.7 years below Colorado's state average of 78.2 years. The county's 18.0% poor/fair health rate ranks among Colorado's more vulnerable counties.
Mixed results in rural context
Lincoln County's 77.5-year life expectancy exceeds Las Animas (74.0) and Logan (74.0) but trails El Paso (78.9) and other more developed counties. The county's 106 primary care providers per 100,000 offer moderate access compared to rural peers.
Moderate insurance coverage with limited providers
Lincoln County's 8.0% uninsured rate—slightly below Colorado's 9.7% average—provides some coverage stability. However, 106 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 201 mental health providers remain stretched thin for a rural population.
Strengthen healthcare access for Lincoln
Even with relatively strong insurance coverage at 8.0%, Lincoln residents benefit from reviewing their plans annually. Visit connect.colorado.gov or call 1-855-PLANS-CO to confirm you have coverage that matches your family's evolving health needs.
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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.