Lawrence County Health Data
Lawrence County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
13/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.4%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.2
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 | 46.1% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.2% | 14.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.4% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.0% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 6.6% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.0% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
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
Lawrence County Reports Higher Poor and Fair Health Rate
Health data brief for Lawrence County, Mississippi.
In Lawrence County, 27.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 70.3 years, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Access to medical services includes 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 34 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. The county's uninsured rate is 13.3%, which is lower than the Mississippi state rate of 13.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. 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.