Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Oregon
Health Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
551
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lincoln County, Oregon
Coastal county beats national average
Lincoln County residents live to 76.1 years, about 3.2 years shorter than the U.S. average of 79.3 years but respectable for a rural coastal area. Only 18.8% report poor or fair health, better than the national rate of 21%, suggesting effective chronic disease management. Lincoln County shows stronger health outcomes than many comparable rural counties.
Middle performer within Oregon
Lincoln County's 76.1-year life expectancy falls slightly short of Oregon's 77.0-year average but ranks above counties facing greater economic hardship. Its 18.8% poor/fair health rate is Oregon's best in this eight-county group, indicating lower chronic disease prevalence. Lincoln County performs in the healthy middle tier of Oregon's county rankings.
Outperforms most rural peers
Lincoln County's 76.1-year life expectancy exceeds Klamath County (73.3 years), Josephine County (74.6 years), and Malheur County (75.1 years), but trails Lane County (77.1 years) and Marion County (77.5 years). Its 8.8% uninsured rate is close to the state average of 8.1%, though slightly higher. Primary care access at 57 per 100,000 is lean for a coastal county.
Good coverage, limited primary care
Lincoln County's 8.8% uninsured rate is near the state average, meaning most residents have insurance pathways to care. However, primary care providers are sparse at 57 per 100,000—below Oregon's typical supply—so patients may face wait times or travel requirements. Mental health services are moderately available at 551 per 100,000, supporting residents seeking behavioral health support.
Stay covered on the coast
Lincoln County's strong health outcomes depend on residents maintaining insurance coverage year-round. Visit healthcare.gov or Oregon's marketplace to confirm enrollment and explore plan options for your household. Consistent coverage supports Lincoln County's above-average health trends.
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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.