Lincoln Parish Health Data
Lincoln Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
465
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.0%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.1
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 Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lincoln Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.3% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.7% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.8% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.9% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% | 32.7% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.8% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.6% | 53.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.7% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lincoln Parish nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lincoln Parish Mental Health Provider Ratio Nearly Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.
Lincoln Parish reports 465 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the primary care provider ratio of 67 per 100,000 is slightly below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Residents report an uninsured rate of 8.0%, which is lower than both the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the parish is 75.0 years, which is above the state average of 72.5 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 24.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. These statistics provide an overview of health outcomes and professional provider availability in the parish. Explore state-level health data for further context.
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.