There were 145 deaths in 2021 among Spokane County residents. The leading causes of death remain as cancer and heart disease. COVID-19 emerged as the third leading cause of death. Click "Read More" to learn more about the leading causes of death in Lincoln County.
In Lincoln County, the 10-year opioid overdose death rate (2012-2021) was similar to that of Washington State. To learn more about opioid use and hospitalizations in Lincoln County, click "Read More."
Hope is the belief that the future can be better than the past and that you play a role in making it so. Research shows that hope can be taught and is connected to academic achievements, well-being, and positive life outcomes. 80% of 8th grade students in Lincoln County report being highly/moderately hopeful.
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