Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
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 | 40.3% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.8% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.3% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.0% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.1% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lincoln County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider availability in Lincoln County lower than national median
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Tennessee.
Lincoln County reports 39 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 72.2 years, which is slightly shorter than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years and five years shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.1%, which is lower than the Tennessee average of 11.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. About 19.3% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio in the county is 42 per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. Explore 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.