Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
194
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.4
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 | 43.9% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.8% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.2% | 19.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.0% | 53.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.4% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse 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 Primary Care Availability Trails National Median
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Oklahoma.
Lincoln County records 24 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure sits far from the national median of approximately 70 providers per 100,000 people. Other healthcare metrics show that 21.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The local uninsured rate is 15.5%, nearly identical to the Oklahoma state average of 15.3% but higher than the national 10% average. Residents here have a life expectancy of 74.2 years. While this is lower than the national average of 77 years, it exceeds the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years. Mental health provider availability is measured at 194 per 100,000 residents, trailing the national median of 250. Access to medical services remains a central metric in regional health assessments. View the Oklahoma state health profile for more details.
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.