Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.7%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.7 per 100K
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 | 45.2% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.3% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 34.4% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 25.1% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.0% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.7% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.6% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 24.9% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.7% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
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
Nearly Thirty Percent of Lincoln County Reports Poor Health
Health data brief for Lincoln County, West Virginia.
Lincoln County is characterized by a poor or fair health rate of 29.7%. This figure is significantly higher than the national average of 17% and represents nearly one-third of the population. Life expectancy in the county is 68.7 years, which is lower than the West Virginia average of 72.2 years and well below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.2%, which is below the state average of 7.6% and the national average of 10%. Healthcare access includes 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 76 mental health providers per 100,000. These ratios are both lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lincoln County, West Virginia
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.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Lincoln County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.