Health Profile of Lincoln County, Oklahoma
Lincoln County 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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C
Lincoln County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lincoln County | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.0% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.0% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lincoln County is 76.7 years, about 0.2 years longer than the Oklahoma average of 76.5 years. The uninsured rate is 12.0%, lower than the Oklahoma average of 12.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.0% of residents, lower than the Oklahoma average of 20.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,265 residents in Lincoln County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 604 234 men · 370 women
- 75–84 1,936 911 men · 1,024 women
- 65–74 3,649 1,721 men · 1,928 women
- 50–64 7,076 3,539 men · 3,538 women
Younger residents
7,582 residents in Lincoln County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,538 1,345 boys · 1,194 girls
- 7–12 2,315 1,222 boys · 1,093 girls
- 3–7 1,600 817 boys · 783 girls
- 0–3 1,128 565 boys · 563 girls
About 2,112 residents in Lincoln County (6.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lincoln County | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.1% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 43.2% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Lincoln County are about the same as in Oklahoma.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lincoln County | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.5% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.1% | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.4% | 31.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Lincoln County are about the same as in Oklahoma.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,816 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 646,976 minutes a day and 236.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lincoln County is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.86 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 County | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.95 | 7.53 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lincoln County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Lincoln County, OK Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Lincoln County, OK is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 34,218 residents against a local median of 73,462. Lincoln County, OK's obesity, at 43.2%, runs 17% above the 37.1% typical of the counties around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 4.8% on obesity, so Lincoln County, OK sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Lincoln County, OK has the 6th lowest obesity of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County, OK | 34,218 | 76.7 yrs #2/6 | 12.0% #3/6 | 43.2% #6/6 |
| Payne County, OK | 82,970 | 77.0 yrs | 11.0% | 35.7% |
| Pottawatomie County, OK | 73,462 | 74.0 yrs | 12.2% | 38.0% |
| Oklahoma County, OK | 805,901 | 75.3 yrs | 13.7% | 36.6% |
| Creek County, OK | 72,818 | 75.3 yrs | 11.1% | 37.1% |
| Seminole County, OK | 23,493 | 75.9 yrs | 17.1% | 40.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lincoln County, Oklahoma has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Oklahoma, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lincoln County, Oklahoma.
How healthy is Lincoln County, Oklahoma?
Lincoln County, Oklahoma has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Lincoln County, Oklahoma one of the healthiest counties in Oklahoma?
Lincoln County ranks 36th healthiest out of 77 counties in Oklahoma by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Lincoln County, Oklahoma?
People in Lincoln County, Oklahoma can expect to live 76.7 years on average, about the same as the Oklahoma average of 76.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Lincoln County, Oklahoma?
12.0% of residents in Lincoln County, Oklahoma have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 0.9 points below the Oklahoma rate of 12.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Lincoln County, Oklahoma?
43.2% of adults in Lincoln County, Oklahoma are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.2 points above the Oklahoma rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lincoln County, Oklahoma go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,816 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 646,976 minutes a day and 236.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lincoln County is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.86 lifetimes a year.
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