Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lincolnton is healthier than 72%
Lincolnton trails North Carolina on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lincolnton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lincolnton
COPD and stroke run high in Lincolnton
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. In all, Lincolnton runs above North Carolina on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lincolnton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 13.5% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Lincolnton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lincolnton is healthier than 29%. Against the 4,447 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 72%. Health Grade ↓
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 North Carolina figure falls outside Lincolnton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Lincolnton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lincolnton is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns, #206 of 289 in North Carolina. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 39% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Lincolnton’s median household income is $46,320; among the 4,447 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 72%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Lincolnton adults…
Lincolnton runs above NC on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Lincolnton
1 community health center in Lincolnton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Lincolnton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lincolnton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Lincolnton adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Lincolnton 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.
15.9% of Lincolnton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Lincolnton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnton | C | 38% | 13.1% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lincolnton adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lincolnton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lincolnton is better than North Carolina on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Lincolnton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lincolnton | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.6–25.6 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.9–16.8 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.1–20.6 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38%29.9–46.4 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.3–15.1 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.2%34.8–43.6 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.4–41.4 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.4–33.4 | 26.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.9 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.6–9.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.8–10.2 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%12.8–18.8 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.2–19.4 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28%23.4–32.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%11.9–17.7 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%28.7–42.2 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%11.2–15.4 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.3–82.4 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.8%54.9–62.6 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%83.9–87.8 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%74.7–80.3 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%59.8–69.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%68.1–82.5 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%22.2–30.5 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%28.8–39.6 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.1–27.3 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.6%16.1–21.4 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.3%12.4–16.4 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.3–10.9 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.9%13.6–18.4 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.6%31.9–41.3 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.1%14.8–19.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.5–19.9 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.2 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 North Carolina figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lincolnton
Is Lincolnton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lincolnton is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #206 of 289 in North Carolina. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lincolnton?
CDC estimates 38% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 46.4%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lincolnton?
Atrium Health Lincoln in Lincolnton, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Lincolnton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lincolnton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.2–15.4%), against 10.4% across North Carolina.
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 Lincolnton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lincolnton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Carolina 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.