Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 68.9 per 100K
Dentists
34.2
per 100K residents
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 | 40.5% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.9% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 71.7% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.4 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
Lincoln County Life Expectancy Exceeds State Norms
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Kansas.
Life expectancy in Lincoln County is 77.2 years, which is higher than the Kansas state figure of 75.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. The county has 69 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure nearly identical to the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 69 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate for the county is 10.4%, which is lower than the Kansas state rate of 11.5% but higher than the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 15.2% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.