Lawrence County Health Data

Lawrence County, Illinois

Health Score

50/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.9 yr

State avg 76.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

State avg 6.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

20

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

594

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Lawrence County, Illinois

Lawrence faces serious health challenges

At 74.9 years, Lawrence County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 1.5 years. Alarmingly, 22.2% of residents report poor or fair health—among the highest rates in Illinois and well above the national 21% benchmark.

Lowest life expectancy in state group

Lawrence County ranks near the bottom of Illinois counties with a life expectancy of 74.9 years, falling 1.1 years below the state average of 76.0. At 22.2% poor/fair health, it faces the steepest health burden of the counties analyzed here.

Severe provider shortage

Lawrence County has only 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest in this comparison and far below neighboring Richland County's rates. Curiously, it has 594 mental health providers per 100K, an outlier suggesting concentrated behavioral health services with gaps in primary care.

Critical access gap for daily care

With 6.7% uninsured and a severe shortage of primary care providers (20 per 100K), Lawrence County residents struggle to access routine preventive care. The mismatch between mental health services and primary care suggests many residents travel outside the county for basic checkups and chronic disease management.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lawrence County, IL?
Lawrence County has a health score of 50/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #92 out of 102 counties in Illinois (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Lawrence County?
Life expectancy in Lawrence County is 74.9 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Lawrence County below the state average.
How does Lawrence County health compare to the Illinois average?
Lawrence County's health score of 50/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 74.9 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Lawrence County?
Key health factors for Lawrence County include: life expectancy (74.9 years), uninsured rate (6.7%), and primary care physician access (20:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 594:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lawrence County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 50/100 ("Below Average"), Lawrence County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.9 years. 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County's health score of 50/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.