Lincoln County Health Data

Lincoln County has a health score of 43/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #35 out of 44 counties in Idaho (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Lincoln County is 77.5 years. The Idaho state average is 77.5 years, making Lincoln County above the state average.

Lincoln County's health score of 43/100 is below the Idaho average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 77.5 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 14.0% vs. 11.7% statewide.

Key health factors for Lincoln County include: life expectancy (77.5 years), uninsured rate (14.0%), and primary care physician access (38:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 18:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 43/100 ("Below Average"), Lincoln County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Idaho. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.5 years. 14.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Lincoln County's health score of 43/100 is below the Idaho average of 55/100. The uninsured rate of 14.0% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.