Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
247
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
33.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.1 per 100K
Dentists
9.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
33.9
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 | 37.6% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.2% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.4% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.7% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
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
One in Five Lincoln County Adults Report Fair or Poor Health
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Montana.
In Lincoln County, 20.4% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 15.3%, exceeding the Montana state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.3 years, which matches the state average exactly but falls slightly behind the national average of 77 years. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 73 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is marginally higher than the national median of 70. Mental health provider ratios are 247 per 100,000, aligning closely with the national median of 250. These metrics highlight that while provider ratios are near typical benchmarks, the county faces higher levels of self-reported health issues and lower rates of insurance coverage than many parts of the state. 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.