Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.7 per 100K
Dentists
2.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.9
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 | 40.1% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.1% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.0% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.0% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.2% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lincoln County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lincoln County Life Expectancy Trails Nebraska State Average
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Nebraska.
Life expectancy in Lincoln County is 75.2 years, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric is accompanied by a poor or fair health rate of 19.4% among adults, exceeding the national average of 17%. Conversely, the county has a high concentration of mental health providers at 315 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 53 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 7.3%, which is lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
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.