Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Missouri
Health Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
5
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lincoln County, Missouri
Lincoln County lives longer than average
At 75.7 years, Lincoln County residents live nearly 6 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, placing the county in solid health standing nationally. Just 17.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, slightly below the national benchmark. This suggests Lincoln County's healthcare investments are paying measurable dividends in longevity and quality of life.
Missouri's best-performing county on longevity
Lincoln County's 75.7-year life expectancy outpaces Missouri's state average of 74.3 years by 1.4 years. The county ranks among the healthiest in the state, with residents reporting better health outcomes than most Missouri peers. This advantage reflects strong primary prevention and chronic disease management in the community.
Leading the North-Central cluster
Lincoln County's 75.7-year life expectancy exceeds neighboring Linn County (75.0 years) and Maries County (74.3 years) while matching Livingston County's performance. With a 17.3% poor/fair health rate, Lincoln County ranks better than all nearby counties, including McDonald County at 25.4%. The county's advantage stems partly from better mental health provider density (101 per 100K), though primary care access remains limited.
Fewer uninsured, but care deserts persist
Lincoln County's 9.8% uninsured rate beats the state average of 12.5%, meaning most residents have coverage pathways. However, the county faces a critical shortage of primary care providers at just 5 per 100K population—well below the national recommendation of 60 per 100K. Residents often travel significant distances for routine physician visits, even as mental health services remain relatively accessible.
Check your coverage this season
Nearly 1 in 10 Lincoln County residents remain uninsured—a gap that compounds health risks and delays preventive care. Whether you're unemployed, self-employed, or between jobs, federal and state marketplaces offer affordable plans year-round. Visit Healthcare.gov or Missouri's official enrollment site to explore options tailored to your income and family size.
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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.