Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
49.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.8
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 | 30.6% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.1% | 66.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.5% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.7% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lincoln County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lincoln County Life Expectancy Surpasses New Mexico Average
Health data brief for Lincoln County, New Mexico.
Life expectancy in Lincoln County is 75.8 years, which is longer than the New Mexico average of 73.7 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The county records 544 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250 providers. The primary care provider ratio is 64 per 100,000, slightly lower than the national median of 70 providers. Regarding insurance, 11.8% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. About 18.7% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly more than the national average of 17%. These figures describe the health outcomes and provider access for the county relative to national and state levels. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.