Lincoln County
KentuckyFIPS 21137
Pop. 24,2751 HospitalSVI 0.58RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Lincoln County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.3% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.2% | 40.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.6% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.5 | 4.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 14,551.402 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
6
Primary Care Physicians
24.2 per 100k
29
NPs & PAs
117.0 per 100k
4
Dentists
25
Hospital Beds
1.0 per 1,000
$10,000.39
Medicare Per Capita
1573.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.58
Socioeconomic Status0.70
Household Composition & Disability0.82
Minority Status & Language0.15
Housing Type & Transportation0.35
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
Hospitals in Lincoln County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephraim Mcdowell Fort Logan Hospital | Stanford | 25 | CAHRural |
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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.