Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Tennessee
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Lincoln County, Tennessee
Life expectancy near national average locally
Lincoln County residents live an average of 72.2 years, remaining within 4.2 years of the U.S. life expectancy of 76.4 years. Only 19.3% of adults report poor or fair health—the lowest rate among the eight-county sample and well below the national average of about 18%. This positions Lincoln County as a relative health performer in the region.
Nearly matches Tennessee's state average
At 72.2 years, Lincoln County's life expectancy nearly aligns with Tennessee's state average of 72.4 years, falling just 0.2 years short. The 19.3% poor/fair health rate is the healthiest in this county cluster and reflects stronger overall population health. Lincoln County stands among Tennessee's better-performing counties on these key metrics.
Strong provider access supports better outcomes
Lincoln County provides 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well above neighbors like Lauderdale and Lewis counties' 16 per 100K. Mental health provider availability at 39 per 100,000 is solid and supports mental healthcare access. This combination of adequate providers and better health outcomes suggests a functional healthcare system.
Low uninsured rate and good provider supply
Lincoln County's uninsured rate of 11.1% is the lowest among these eight counties and below Tennessee's state average of 11.9%. With 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, most residents can access routine care relatively easily. This combination of coverage and access helps explain the county's stronger health outcomes.
Maintain your health with consistent coverage
Even in Lincoln County's relatively healthy environment, maintaining health insurance ensures you can access preventive care year-round. If you're among the 11% of residents without coverage, Healthcare.gov offers affordable options in minutes. Consistent coverage supports the long-term health that Lincoln County is building.
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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.