Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Nebraska
Health Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
315
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lincoln County, Nebraska
Lincoln County's concerning health gap
At 75.2 years, Lincoln County's life expectancy falls 1.2 years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 19.4% of residents reporting poor or fair health—the highest among all counties reviewed—Lincoln County faces a significant chronic disease burden.
State's weakest life expectancy
Lincoln County's 75.2-year life expectancy trails Nebraska's state average of 77.5 by a troubling 2.3 years, the largest gap in the state. However, its 7.3% uninsured rate matches Lancaster County and beats the state average, suggesting coverage is not the primary barrier to health.
Poorest health despite decent providers
Lincoln County's 75.2-year life expectancy is the lowest in the entire region, and its 19.4% poor/fair health rate is the worst. Yet it has strong provider availability with 53 primary care and 315 mental health providers per 100K, suggesting that access alone does not explain the poor outcomes.
Coverage okay, but health outcomes crisis
Lincoln County's 7.3% uninsured rate is competitive, and provider availability is strong at 53 primary care and 315 mental health providers per 100K. The disconnect between infrastructure and outcomes suggests underlying social factors—poverty, education, or employment—driving worse health despite available care.
Start with coverage, plan for wellness
Lincoln County faces a health crisis that extends beyond insurance; coverage is the foundation. Ensure you and your family are insured through Nebraska's marketplace, then work with your provider on preventive care and chronic disease management.
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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.