Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, West Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Lincoln County, West Virginia
Lincoln faces acute health crisis
Lincoln County's 68.7-year life expectancy is 5.8 years below the U.S. average of 74.5 years—among the lowest in America. Nearly 30% report poor or fair health, nearly double the national average, reflecting a severe and pervasive health burden.
Worst health outcomes in West Virginia
At 68.7 years, Lincoln's life expectancy runs 3.5 years below West Virginia's already-struggling state average of 72.2 years. The county's 29.7% poor/fair health rate is the highest in the state, marking a public health emergency.
Dramatically worse than peers
Lincoln residents live 4.4 years fewer than Harrison County (73.1 years) and 7.2 years fewer than Jefferson County (75.9 years)—a staggering disparity. With only 50 primary care providers per 100K and just 76 mental health providers per 100K, Lincoln's healthcare infrastructure is among the state's weakest.
Insurance alone cannot bridge this gap
Although Lincoln's 7.2% uninsured rate sits below state average, limited healthcare providers mean insurance coverage is only half the solution. The county's 29.7% poor/fair health rate suggests that poverty, limited transportation, and social isolation are driving health decline more than lack of coverage.
Take your first step now
Lincoln County residents must prioritize coverage as a foundation for better health. Contact WV DHHR at 1-855-WVHEALTHYY or visit healthcare.gov—even with limited local providers, coverage can connect you to specialists and preventive programs online or in nearby counties.
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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.