Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Montana
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Lincoln County, Montana
Lincoln matches U.S. life expectancy
At 76.3 years, Lincoln County residents live about as long as the average American. However, 20.4% report poor or fair health—notably above the national 16.5% average—indicating chronic conditions and health challenges are more prevalent here.
Right at Montana's health average
Lincoln County's 76.3-year life expectancy matches Montana's state average exactly, but its 15.3% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 11.9%. This gap suggests healthcare access challenges are sharper here than across Montana overall.
Moderate provider access, good mental health
Lincoln County operates 73 primary care providers per 100K—below Lewis and Clark's 94 but above Liberty's 51. With 247 mental health providers per 100K, the county shows reasonable psychiatric support, though primary care gaps may delay prevention and early treatment.
Healthcare reality: underinsured and spread thin
Lincoln County's 73 primary care providers per 100K means residents may face longer waits or travel for routine care. With 15.3% uninsured and 20.4% reporting poor or fair health, many households struggle to afford or access preventive services.
Don't go without coverage
In Lincoln County, 15.3% of residents lack health insurance—putting them at financial and health risk. Check Healthcare.gov today to see if you qualify for Medicaid, subsidized plans, or community health programs that serve uninsured and underinsured families.
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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.