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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lincoln County, NC?
Lincoln County has a health score of 56/100, rated "Average." It ranks #21 out of 100 counties in North Carolina (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Lincoln County?
Life expectancy in Lincoln County is 76.2 years. The North Carolina state average is 74.4 years, making Lincoln County above the state average.
How does Lincoln County health compare to the North Carolina average?
Lincoln County's health score of 56/100 is above the North Carolina average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 76.2 years vs. the state average of 74.4 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Lincoln County?
Key health factors for Lincoln County include: life expectancy (76.2 years), uninsured rate (10.3%), and primary care physician access (44:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 87:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lincoln County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 56/100 ("Average"), Lincoln County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in North Carolina. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.2 years. 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Lincoln County healthier than the North Carolina average?
Lincoln County's health score of 56/100 exceeds the North Carolina average of 41/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Lincoln County has better primary care access (44:1 ratio) than the state average (52:1).

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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.