Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Living longer, managing chronic disease
Lincoln County residents reach 76.2 years on average, exceeding the U.S. life expectancy of 74.6 years by 1.6 years. With 17.2% reporting poor or fair health, the county demonstrates solid health outcomes despite some chronic disease burden.
Outperforming state benchmarks
At 76.2 years, Lincoln's life expectancy exceeds North Carolina's 74.4-year average by 1.8 years. The county ranks among the state's healthier regions, with a 17.2% poor/fair health rate suggesting well-managed chronic disease.
Among region's healthiest counties
Lincoln's 76.2-year life expectancy ranks second only to Iredell (76.5) among nearby counties. At 17.2% poor/fair health, Lincoln sits comfortably in the healthier half of its peer group.
Strong coverage; moderate provider capacity
Lincoln's uninsured rate of 10.3% sits below the state average of 12.5%, meaning more residents have access to care. The county supports 44 primary care providers and 87 mental health providers per 100,000—moderate capacity that serves most but not all residents needing specialists.
Maintain your coverage momentum
Lincoln County's strong health outcomes rest on good insurance coverage—keep it that way. If you're among the 1 in 10 uninsured, visit the Health Insurance Marketplace to find affordable plans today.
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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.