Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 75.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
112
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
44.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.5
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 | 31.7% | 34.6% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 30.8% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.0% | 22.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.2% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% | 25.4% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.2% | 70.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 57.7% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 71.0% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 38.0% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lincoln County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lincoln County Primary Care Access Trails National Median Ratios
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Nevada.
Lincoln County has 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's mental health provider ratio is 112 per 100,000, which is less than half the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 77.0 years, which aligns with the national average and is higher than the Nevada state average of 75.2 years. Census data indicates an uninsured rate of 11.8%, nearly matching the Nevada average of 11.7% but exceeding the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 19.4% of adults in Lincoln County report poor or fair health, compared to 17% of residents across the United States. 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.