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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lincoln County, MS?
Lincoln County has a health score of 19/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #27 out of 82 counties in Mississippi (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Lincoln County?
Life expectancy in Lincoln County is 71.7 years. The Mississippi state average is 70.9 years, making Lincoln County above the state average.
How does Lincoln County health compare to the Mississippi average?
Lincoln County's health score of 19/100 is above the Mississippi average of 18/100. Life expectancy is 71.7 years vs. the state average of 70.9 years. The uninsured rate is 13.9% vs. 13.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Lincoln County?
Key health factors for Lincoln County include: life expectancy (71.7 years), uninsured rate (13.9%), and primary care physician access (40:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 147:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lincoln County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 19/100 ("Below Average"), Lincoln County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Mississippi. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.7 years. 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Lincoln County healthier than the Mississippi average?
Lincoln County's health score of 19/100 exceeds the Mississippi average of 18/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.