Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.9 per 100K
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 | 34.2% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 29.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.0% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 13.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.8% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.3% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 60.5% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.4% | 33.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lincoln County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lincoln County Mental Health Provider Ratio Well Below Median
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Idaho.
Lincoln County has a mental health provider ratio of 18 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This is the county's most distinctive metric. The primary care provider ratio is 38 per 100,000, also below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 77.5 years, which exactly matches the state average and is slightly higher than the national average of 77 years. However, 21.1% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 14.0%, higher than the state's 11.7% and the national 10%. These figures provide a statistical profile based on federal health data from the CDC and NPPES. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lincoln County, Idaho
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.