Lincoln County

IdahoFIPS 16063

Pop. 5,1270 HospitalsSVI 0.67RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Lincoln County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricLincoln CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence10.8%9.6%
Adult Obesity36.5%34.2%
Uninsured Rate14.0%11.7%
PCPs per 10K3.85.3
Premature Death (YPLL)7,320.719

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

2
Primary Care Physicians
36.7 per 100k
4
NPs & PAs
73.4 per 100k
0
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$11,705.09
Medicare Per Capita
1628.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorLincoln CountyState Avg 
Diabetes11.7%
Obesity34.1%
Depression21.4%
Frequent Mental Distress16.5%
COPD7.6%
Current Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Stroke3.7%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Poor General Health22.4%
Disability38.0%
No Leisure Physical Activity28.1%
Binge Drinking14.4%
Uninsured17.5%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Lincoln County has no hospital. 11 of Idaho's counties are hospital deserts.

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.67
Socioeconomic Status0.77
Household Composition & Disability0.71
Minority Status & Language0.74
Housing Type & Transportation0.28

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Lincoln County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
St Luke's JeromeJerome2525.9 mi
North Canyon Medical CenterGooding1828.2 mi
St Luke's Magic Valley RmcTwin Falls22631.7 mi
Minidoka Memorial HospitalMinidoka2534.9 mi
Intermountain Health Cassia Regional HospitalCassia2536.7 mi

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.