On CDC estimates, Lincoln is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Lincoln differs from Idaho on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lincoln. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lincoln
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Lincoln
Lincoln runs below Idaho on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.4% vs 6.2%), stroke (1.9% vs 3.3%) and cancer (5% vs 8.3%). A young population is part of it: only 6% of residents are 65 or older (Idaho 17%). Conditions ↓
Lincoln is an active town
Only 18.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 22.2% across Idaho. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Idaho figure falls outside Lincoln’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Lincoln’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lincoln is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #12 of 59 in Idaho. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 48%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Lincoln’s median household income is $84,280; among the 10,452 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lincoln adults…
Lincoln runs below ID on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Lincoln residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Idaho. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Idaho
Share of adults, with the Idaho figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Lincoln
No hospital or community health center in Lincoln itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Lincoln; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Lincoln adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Lincoln adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
1 in 3 Lincoln adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.7% of Lincoln adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Lincoln and the towns around it
Lincoln’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | A | 32.8% | 6.6% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Ammon | A | 31.4% | 8% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Idaho Falls | B+ | 34.3% | 10.2% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lincoln adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lincoln
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lincoln is better than Idaho on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Lincoln’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lincoln | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.2%11.9–17 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9–12.2 | 13.6% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%14.9–19.7 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.8%28.1–37.7 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 6.6%5.7–7.7 | 10.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 22.9%20.1–25.7 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 27.2%24.2–30.2 | 33.2% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.2%16.1–20.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5%4.5–5.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.4%3–3.9 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4%3.4–4.8 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.9%1.7–2.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.4–9.7 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%8.3–13.5 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.4%15.1–22 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.3–21.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%32.7–41.6 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%8.6–13.8 | 10.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.9%67.2–74.5 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.7%67.7–73.4 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.9%76–81.8 | 81.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 60%56.2–63.8 | 70.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.7%56.4–64.8 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.2%59–73.1 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.7–29.2 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%26.9–34.7 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%17.7–24.1 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.9%9.3–14.9 | 12.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.3%9.1–13.8 | 10.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.5–8 | 6.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6–8.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%5.7–10 | 8.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.7%23.8–32 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.9%7.5–10.6 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%13.4–18.8 | 16% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.1–4.1 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.5–7.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Idaho figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lincoln
Is Lincoln a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lincoln is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #12 of 59 in Idaho. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lincoln?
CDC estimates 32.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 37.7%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lincoln?
Idaho Falls Community Hospital in Idaho Falls, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Lincoln’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lincoln have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–13.8%), against 10.7% across Idaho.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Lincoln more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lincoln.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Idaho figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.