Lawrence County Health Data
Lawrence County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
121
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.4
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 | 40.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.7% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.9% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lawrence County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lawrence County Uninsured Rate Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Lawrence County, Missouri.
Lawrence County reports that 15.1% of its residents are uninsured, a rate higher than the Missouri average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. This uninsured rate is the county's most differentiated health metric. The county has a life expectancy of 73.6 years, which is shorter than the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Healthcare provider availability includes 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 121 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Furthermore, 19.4% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.