Lincoln County Health Data

Lincoln County, Wisconsin

Health Score

71/100

Average

Life Expectancy

75.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.9 yr

State avg 77.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

49

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

70

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Lincoln County, Wisconsin

Lincoln County health trails national average

Lincoln County residents have a life expectancy of 75.9 years, about 3 years below the US national average of 78.9 years. The county's 15.8% poor/fair health rate is slightly below the national average of 18%, but the lower life expectancy suggests underlying mortality risk factors beyond self-reported health status.

Among Wisconsin's lowest life expectancy

At 75.9 years, Lincoln County's life expectancy ranks in the lower quarter of Wisconsin counties, falling 1.9 years short of the state's 77.8-year average. This gap signals a need for focused public health efforts on disease prevention and early intervention.

Struggling against stronger regional peers

Lincoln County residents live notably shorter lives than Marathon County residents (78.4 years), a gap of 2.5 years, and have fewer primary care providers at 49 per 100K compared to Marathon's 94 per 100K. The county's mental health provider supply at 70 per 100K is the lowest among its neighboring counties.

Well-insured but limited provider access

Lincoln County's 6.5% uninsured rate sits slightly below Wisconsin's state average, meaning most residents have coverage. However, with just 49 primary care providers per 100K and 70 mental health providers per 100K, residents may struggle to find timely appointments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lincoln County, WI?
Lincoln County has a health score of 71/100, rated "Average." It ranks #42 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Lincoln County?
Life expectancy in Lincoln County is 75.9 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making Lincoln County below the state average.
How does Lincoln County health compare to the Wisconsin average?
Lincoln County's health score of 71/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 75.9 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.5% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Lincoln County?
Key health factors for Lincoln County include: life expectancy (75.9 years), uninsured rate (6.5%), and primary care physician access (49:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 70:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lincoln County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 71/100 ("Average"), Lincoln County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.9 years. 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County's health score of 71/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.