Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.7 per 100K
Dentists
17.7
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 | 37.8% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.3% | 12.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.7% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 32.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lincoln County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lincoln County Primary Care Provider Ratio Among Region's Lowest
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Washington.
Lincoln County records 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider availability is accompanied by 153 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, also below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Despite these provider numbers, the county life expectancy is 79.4 years, higher than the state average of 78.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, which is lower than Washington's average of 9.0% and the 10% national figure. Approximately 18.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
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.