Lawrence County Health Data
Lawrence County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
33.0
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 | 41.0% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.8% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 7.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lawrence County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lawrence County Reports Higher Rates of Poor and Fair Health
Health data brief for Lawrence County, Illinois.
Lawrence County residents report a poor or fair health rate of 22.2%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county also shows significant variation in health professional availability, with 594 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250. However, primary care access is lower at 20 providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy for the county is 74.9 years, trailing the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for residents is 6.7%, which is slightly above the state's 6.3% but remains below the national 10% average. These metrics are compiled from current public health surveillance data. 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.