Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, New Mexico
Health Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
544
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Lincoln County achieves above-average longevity
At 75.8 years, Lincoln County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 76.4 years, and just 18.7% of residents report poor or fair health—the lowest rate in this county cluster. This strong showing reflects relatively good chronic disease management and health access.
Tops state averages despite modest uninsured rate
Lincoln County's life expectancy of 75.8 years substantially exceeds New Mexico's 73.7-year state average. Although the uninsured rate of 11.8% is slightly above the state's 10.2% average, the county's strong health outcomes suggest effective healthcare delivery despite these barriers.
Second-best health outcomes in region
Lincoln County's 75.8-year life expectancy is second only to Los Alamos County (83.0 years) and its 18.7% poor/fair health rate is the lowest in the southeastern cluster. With 64 primary care providers per 100,000 and 544 mental health providers per 100,000, Lincoln County has solid healthcare infrastructure.
Strong provider network supports healthy outcomes
Lincoln County's 64 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—more than double the regional average—enable timely diagnosis and management of chronic disease. Mental health support at 544 per 100,000 is robust, addressing depression and substance use disorders that often accompany aging populations.
Lock in coverage to protect your health gains
Though Lincoln County performs well overall, 11.8% of residents still lack health insurance—missing out on preventive care that preserves the county's strong outcomes. Visit healthcare.gov to ensure continuous coverage for you and your family.
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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.