Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
53.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 105.5 per 100K
Dentists
89.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
36.0
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 | 29.9% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.9% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.5% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.4% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.3% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 0.6 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
Low uninsured rate reported in Lincoln County
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Colorado.
The uninsured rate in Lincoln County is 8.0%, which is lower than the 9.7% Colorado state average and the 10% national average. This coverage figure is a key health metric for the county. Data also shows a life expectancy of 77.5 years, which is shorter than the 78.2-year state average but slightly longer than the 77-year national average. About 18.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. There are 106 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national 70 median. Mental health care access includes 201 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national 250 median. Explore state-level health data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.