Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Wyoming
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
139
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
State avg 15.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
44.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.5 per 100K
Dentists
19.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.8
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 | 34.8% | 34.1% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% | 28.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.2% | 22.2% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 24.8% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.8% | 66.6% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.9% | 60.9% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.8% | 65.8% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.1% | 32.9% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better 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
Lincoln County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State and National Figures
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Wyoming.
In Lincoln County, 16.8% of the population lacks health insurance, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 14.8% and the national average of 10%. Other data indicates that life expectancy in the county is 79.0 years, exceeding both the state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The mental health provider ratio is 139 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, there are 65 providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Roughly 13.8% of adults describe their health as poor or fair, below the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lincoln County, Wyoming
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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.