Lawrence County Health Data
Lawrence County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Lawrence County, Kentucky
Lawrence County faces significant health gaps
Lawrence's 70.5-year life expectancy runs 3.3 years below the U.S. average, and 24.5% report poor or fair health above the national 21%. The county struggles with serious health disparities.
Below Kentucky's average health profile
Lawrence's 70.5-year life expectancy falls 1.7 years below Kentucky's 72.2-year average, and its 24.5% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state's 25% by a narrow margin. The county underperforms on most health metrics.
Mid-tier health outcomes in troubled region
Lawrence's 70.5-year life expectancy ranks higher than Knott (67.1 years) and Knox (69.5 years) but trails Jessamine (75.7 years). With only 37 primary care providers per 100K, the county faces access challenges despite an unusual strength in mental health resources.
Above-average uninsured, limited primary care
Lawrence's 7.7% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 7%, and only 37 primary care providers per 100K creates access bottlenecks. The county uniquely boasts 1,506 mental health providers per 100K, suggesting specialized mental health infrastructure.
Close the coverage gap
Call 1-855-4-KYNECT or visit kynect.ky.gov to explore Medicaid and marketplace options—Lawrence's above-average uninsured rate shows room for improvement. Mental health support is available; ask your provider about integrating behavioral health into your care.
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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.