Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
45.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.0 per 100K
Dentists
13.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.8
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 | 35.7% | 35.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 30.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 29.2% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 14.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% | 21.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.3% | 70.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.5% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 75.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.6% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lincoln County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lincoln County primary care provider ratio sits below national median
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Oregon.
Data indicates that Lincoln County has 57 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a lower concentration than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This is the county's most distinctive metric when compared to broader statistics. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 551 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Lincoln County's life expectancy is 76.1 years, lower than the state average of 77.0 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 8.8%, higher than Oregon’s state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. About 18.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to 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.