Lawrence County Health Data
Lawrence County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
24.0%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.0
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Lawrence County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.1% | 52.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 75.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.9% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lawrence County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lawrence County Primary Care Provider Ratio Ranks Low Locally
Health data brief for Lawrence County, Alabama.
Lawrence County has 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is well below the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy of 71.1 years is lower than the Alabama average of 72.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 12.2%, higher than the state average of 11.1% and the national 10% mark. Additionally, 24.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. Mental health providers are available at a ratio of 122 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These findings are based on data from the CDC and NPPES. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lawrence County, Alabama
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Lawrence County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.