Lawrence County Health Data
Lawrence County, Alabama
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
122
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lawrence County, Alabama
Lawrence County trails national life expectancy
Lawrence County residents have a life expectancy of 71.1 years, about 5 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 years. One in four residents report poor or fair health, signaling persistent health challenges.
Below Alabama's health average
At 71.1 years, Lawrence County's life expectancy falls short of Alabama's state average of 72.1 years by 1.0 year. The county ranks in the lower half of Alabama counties for overall health outcomes.
Sparse primary care, stronger mental health resources
Lawrence County has just 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest in this group, including Hale County's 20. The county does have 122 mental health providers per 100K, better than Hale's 47 but below Houston's 192.
Uninsured rate above state average
About 12.2% of Lawrence County residents lack health insurance, 1.1 percentage points above the state average of 11.1%. Limited primary care access combined with higher uninsurance creates barriers to preventive care.
Find coverage and close the gap
Lawrence County's health outcomes depend on expanding insurance access. Visit healthcare.gov today or contact Alabama's Medicaid program to explore options that fit your budget.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.