Lawrence County Health Data
Lawrence County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
109
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.3
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 | 41.8% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.1% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% | 25.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.3% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse 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
One in Five Lawrence County Residents Report Fair or Poor Health
Health data brief for Lawrence County, Indiana.
In Lawrence County, 20.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 73.8 years, which is shorter than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding insurance coverage, 8.0% of the population is uninsured, slightly lower than the state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Access to care is limited by provider ratios: there are 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents (national median is 70) and 109 mental health providers per 100,000 residents (national median is 250). These findings are based on data from the CDC and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.