Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.5 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.4
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 | 34.4% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.3% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.2% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better 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 Mental Health Provider Density Below National Median
Health data brief for Lincoln County, North Carolina.
Lincoln County has 87 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, the county has 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Despite these provider counts, the county's uninsured rate is 10.3%, which is lower than the North Carolina average of 12.5% and comparable to the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.2 years, higher than the state average of 74.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 17.2% of the population reports poor or fair health, which mirrors the national average of 17%. 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.