Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.8%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
28.7
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 | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.2% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.7% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.0% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
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
Primary Care Access in Lincoln County Measures One-Third National Median
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Lincoln County reports 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is roughly one-third of the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 105 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 70.5 years, compared to a state average of 72.2 years and a national average of 77 years. About 22.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.6%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. These metrics are drawn from the latest available health and census data to provide an overview of local health conditions and service availability. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
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.