Lawrence County Health Data
Lawrence County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1506
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.2
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 | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.3% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.5% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.4% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 0.7 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 High Mental Health Provider Ratio
Health data brief for Lawrence County, Kentucky.
The mental health provider ratio in Lawrence County is 1,506 per 100,000 people. This is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Other health metrics show a life expectancy of 70.5 years, which is shorter than the Kentucky average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. About 24.5% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 7.7%, higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national average. Primary care is provided at a rate of 37 providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. These data points reflect information from the CDC and NPPES registries. Explore state-level data.
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.