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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lincoln County, CO?
Lincoln County has a health score of 65/100, rated "Average." It ranks #32 out of 64 counties in Colorado (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Lincoln County?
Life expectancy in Lincoln County is 77.5 years. The Colorado state average is 78.2 years, making Lincoln County below the state average.
How does Lincoln County health compare to the Colorado average?
Lincoln County's health score of 65/100 is above the Colorado average of 63/100. Life expectancy is 77.5 years vs. the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 8.0% vs. 9.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Lincoln County?
Key health factors for Lincoln County include: life expectancy (77.5 years), uninsured rate (8.0%), and primary care physician access (106:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 201:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lincoln County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 65/100 ("Average"), Lincoln County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Colorado. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.5 years. 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Lincoln County healthier than the Colorado average?
Lincoln County's health score of 65/100 exceeds the Colorado average of 63/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.