Lawrence County Health Data
Lawrence County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
227
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.5%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.7 per 100K
Dentists
12.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.6
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 | 44.1% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 12.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.1% | 39.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.5% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.6% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.8% | 34.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.1% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lawrence County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lawrence County life expectancy lower than state and national averages
Health data brief for Lawrence County, Arkansas.
Life expectancy in Lawrence County is 71.3 years, which is lower than the 72.3-year state average and the 77-year national average. The county reports 31 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is less than half the national median of 70. Mental health care is more available, with 227 providers per 100,000, closer to the 250 per 100,000 national median. The uninsured rate is 9.1%, lower than the 9.9% state average and the 10% national average. About 26.5% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.