Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Mississippi
Health Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
147
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lincoln County, Mississippi
Lincoln County above national baseline
Lincoln County residents live 71.7 years on average, falling 4.8 years short of the U.S. life expectancy of 76.5 years. The county's 23.3% rate of poor or fair health exceeds the national average of 18%, suggesting chronic disease and limited preventive care reach many residents.
Slightly better than state average
At 71.7 years, Lincoln County's life expectancy edges above Mississippi's 70.9-year average by less than a year. The county's 23.3% poor/fair health rate sits in the middle range statewide, indicating moderate health challenges within the state context.
Primary care access is limited
Lincoln County offers 40 primary care providers per 100K residents, half the rate in Lee County and substantially below the state's healthier counties. Mental health capacity stands at just 147 per 100K, leaving many residents without adequate behavioral health support.
Insurance matches state average
Lincoln County's 13.9% uninsured rate matches the Mississippi state average exactly, affecting roughly 1 in 7 residents. Limited primary care access compounds coverage gaps—even insured residents struggle to find nearby providers for routine checkups.
Secure coverage before you need it
With 14% of Lincoln County residents uninsured, now is the time to explore marketplace plans at Healthcare.gov or apply for Medicaid. Establishing care with a provider now ensures you won't face delays when illness strikes.
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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.