Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
23.3%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.1
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 County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.6% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.9% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.0% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.9 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
Lincoln County life expectancy exceeds Mississippi state average
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Mississippi.
Life expectancy in Lincoln County is 71.7 years, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. The county reports 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider access follows a similar trend, with 147 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Approximately 23.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate matches the state average of 13.9%, which is higher than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.