Lincoln County Health Data

Lincoln County, Georgia

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Lincoln County, Georgia

Lincoln County outperforms national health trends

Lincoln County residents enjoy a life expectancy of 74.7 years, nearly four years above the U.S. average of 78.9 years. However, this apparent advantage reverses when accounting for income and access disparities—the county's 19.6% poor/fair health rate tracks closely with national averages.

Georgia's healthier counties are here

At 74.7 years, Lincoln County's life expectancy exceeds Georgia's state average of 73.3 years by 1.4 years, ranking it among the state's better-performing counties. This puts Lincoln in a stronger health position relative to most of its peers statewide.

Longest-living county in this group

Lincoln County residents live longer than Liberty (72.9 years), Lowndes (73.5 years), and Marion (73.4 years) neighbors. Yet the county faces a higher uninsured rate at 19.7%, suggesting wealth or insurance gaps despite good overall longevity.

Uninsured residents struggle despite longevity

Nearly one in five Lincoln County residents (19.7%) lack health insurance, well above Georgia's 15% average—the highest uninsured rate among these eight counties. Primary care access remains limited at 26 per 100,000, which may explain delayed diagnoses despite good life expectancy.

Affordable coverage options await

Lincoln County's high uninsured rate suggests many residents are unaware of assistance programs. Visit the Georgia state health insurance marketplace or call 211 to find affordable plans, subsidies, and free clinics near you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lincoln County, GA?
Lincoln County has a health score of 31/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #55 out of 159 counties in Georgia (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 74.7 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Lincoln County above the state average.
How does Lincoln County health compare to the Georgia average?
Lincoln County's health score of 31/100 is above the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 74.7 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 19.7% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Lincoln County?
Key health factors for Lincoln County include: life expectancy (74.7 years), uninsured rate (19.7%), and primary care physician access (26:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 51:1 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 31/100 ("Below Average"), Lincoln County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.7 years. 19.7% 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 Georgia average?
Lincoln County's health score of 31/100 exceeds the Georgia average of 28/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Lincoln County has better primary care access (26:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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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.