Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.7%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.6%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
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 | 38.0% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% | 30.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.6% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better 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
Uninsured Rate in Lincoln County Nears Twenty Percent
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Georgia.
The uninsured rate in Lincoln County is 19.7%, nearly double the national average of 10% and higher than the Georgia state average of 15.0%. Health provider ratios also show local differences compared to national figures. There are 26 primary care providers and 51 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, while national medians sit at 70 and 250 respectively. Regarding health outcomes, 19.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a higher proportion than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy for county residents is 74.7 years. This is higher than the state average of 73.3 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lincoln County, Georgia
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.