Health Profile of Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Lincoln Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lincoln | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.6% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.9% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lincoln is 79.0 years, about 0.5 years shorter than the Nebraska average of 79.5 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, lower than the Nebraska average of 7.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.9% of residents, lower than the Nebraska average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
76,508 residents in Lincoln are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 4,753 1,703 men · 3,050 women
- 75–84 10,399 4,498 men · 5,901 women
- 65–74 20,184 9,257 men · 10,927 women
- 50–64 41,173 20,295 men · 20,877 women
Younger residents
53,905 residents in Lincoln are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 16,211 8,525 boys · 7,686 girls
- 7–12 15,894 8,142 boys · 7,752 girls
- 3–7 12,539 6,355 boys · 6,184 girls
- 0–3 9,261 4,795 boys · 4,467 girls
About 10,139 residents in Lincoln (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lincoln | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.6% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.1% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Lincoln is about 38% lower than in Nebraska. The rate of cancer in Lincoln is about 33% lower than in Nebraska. The rate of diabetes in Lincoln is about 29% lower than in Nebraska.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lincoln | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.7% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.2% | 19.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.9% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lincoln is about 26% lower than in Nebraska. The rate of binge drinking in Lincoln is about 23% higher than in Nebraska.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 325,802 cigarettes a day, 9.8 million a month, or 118.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.6 million minutes a day and 1.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lincoln is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 31 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Lincoln | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.52 | 5.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lincoln is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lincoln, Nebraska has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Nebraska, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lincoln, Nebraska.
What is the health grade for Lincoln, Nebraska?
Lincoln, Nebraska has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Lincoln, Nebraska?
People in Lincoln, Nebraska can expect to live 79.0 years on average, about the same as the Nebraska average of 79.5.
What percentage of Lincoln, Nebraska residents are uninsured?
6.6% of residents in Lincoln, Nebraska have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 0.6 points below the Nebraska rate of 7.2%.
What percentage of Lincoln, Nebraska residents are obese?
32.1% of adults in Lincoln, Nebraska are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.1 points below the Nebraska rate of 36.1%.
Which health problem stands out most in Lincoln, Nebraska?
Compared with Nebraska as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 24.2%, about 23% higher than the Nebraska rate of 19.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lincoln, Nebraska go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 325,802 cigarettes a day, 9.8 million a month, or 118.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.6 million minutes a day and 1.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lincoln is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 31 lifetimes a year.
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