Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Washington
Health Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
153
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lincoln County, Washington
Lincoln's life expectancy near national average
Lincoln County residents live an average of 79.4 years, slightly below the U.S. average but on par with Washington state at 78.1 years when accounting for variation. Yet 18.6% report poor or fair health—a significant share exceeding national norms—indicating chronic disease burden despite moderate longevity. This gap reveals that years lived don't guarantee years lived well.
Mid-tier county with healthcare access gaps
Lincoln ranks in Washington's middle tier for life expectancy at 79.4 years, but its 18.6% poor/fair health rate and 7.9% uninsured rate reflect rural challenges. Provider density is critical: with only 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—among the state's lowest—care access is severely constrained. Mental health support at 153 per 100K is sparse.
Provider shortage more severe than similar counties
Lincoln's 79.4-year life expectancy matches Klickitat's, but its primary care density of 27 per 100K is the lowest in its peer group—less than half Klickitat's 56. Mental health providers at 153 per 100K are sparse compared to all neighbors, making behavioral health nearly inaccessible. Lincoln's extreme rural isolation (population ~10,000) makes recruiting providers exceptionally difficult.
Extreme provider shortage defines healthcare reality
Lincoln's 7.9% uninsured rate is favorable, but the county's 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents represents a crisis—the lowest in the region—meaning most residents travel 45+ minutes to basic care. Mental health services at 153 per 100K are virtually nonexistent for many communities within the county. Rural geography and low population density create a tragic mismatch: people need care but providers can't sustain practices.
Coverage matters even more in remote areas
Lincoln County residents should prioritize health insurance enrollment—at 7.9% uninsured, you may know someone without coverage who should act now through Washington's marketplace. Once covered, telehealth becomes your lifeline for specialists and mental health support when local providers aren't available. Insurance removes financial barriers and enables remote care access critical in rural areas.
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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.