Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, South Dakota
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
93/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
83.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
83.8 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
133
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
313
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
9.8%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 132.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.8
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 | 34.8% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.0% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.6% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 6.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.3% | 25.4% | 27.0% | 8.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 76.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 11.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.3% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.0% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 26.9% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lincoln County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Lincoln County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Lincoln County, South Dakota.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
Page revised
Residents of Lincoln County live to an average of 83.8 years, a figure that is higher than the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. This longevity is accompanied by a poor or fair health rate of 9.8%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The county health coverage landscape includes an uninsured rate of 6.6%, contrasting with the state rate of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Access to clinical care includes 133 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, the mental health provider ratio stands at 313 per 100,000, while the national median is 250 per 100,000. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
Get Care in Lincoln County, South Dakota
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.