Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 4.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.5
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 | 39.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lincoln County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lincoln County Records Significant Shortage of Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Missouri.
Lincoln County records just 5 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000 and figures seen in neighboring regions. Life expectancy in the county is 75.7 years, which sits above the Missouri state average of 74.3 years but below the national average of approximately 77 years. Regarding health coverage, the uninsured rate is 9.8%, lower than the state average of 12.5% and similar to the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 17.3%, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. Mental health services are provided at a rate of 101 providers per 100,000 people, which is less than the national median of 250. This data reflects the recorded distribution of healthcare resources and recorded health outcomes in the county. Visit the CDC County Health Rankings website for complete data definitions.
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.