Lawrence County Health Data
Lawrence County, Mississippi
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Lawrence County, Mississippi
Lawrence faces significant health challenges
Lawrence County residents live to just 70.3 years, the lowest in this eight-county profile and below Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years by half a year. A striking 27.4% report poor or fair health, the highest rate among all counties analyzed and half again the national average of 18%.
Lowest life expectancy in the region
Lawrence County ranks among Mississippi's least healthy regions, with life expectancy below the state average and the highest poor health rate in this analysis. The 13.3% uninsured rate is nearly at the state average of 13.9%, but insurance coverage has not translated into better health outcomes.
Shortest lifespan, fewest providers nearby
Lawrence residents live significantly shorter lives than all regional neighbors, with a gap of nearly seven years compared to Lamar (77.2 years). The county's critical shortfall of just 17 primary care providers per 100K and 34 mental health providers leaves residents with limited access to preventive and mental health services.
Severe provider shortage compounds health struggles
Lawrence County's scarcity of primary care providers at just 17 per 100K and mental health providers at 34 per 100K means residents struggle to access even basic preventive care. Combined with a 13.3% uninsured rate, these access barriers likely contribute to the county's alarmingly high poor health report rate.
Coverage is critical in underserved Lawrence
In a county with acute provider shortages, having active insurance is essential—it enables you to access care in neighboring areas and ensures you're not turned away due to lack of coverage. Check your Medicaid and marketplace eligibility immediately to maximize your access to available 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.