Lawrence County Health Data
Lawrence County, Ohio
Health Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
811
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lawrence County, Ohio
Lawrence County faces severe health crisis
Lawrence County's life expectancy of 70.0 years ranks 8 full years below the national average of 78.0 years—one of the starkest disparities in Ohio. With 24.1% of residents in poor or fair health, the county's disease burden far exceeds the national rate of 17.8%.
Ohio's lowest life expectancy county
Lawrence County's 70.0-year life expectancy is the lowest in Ohio, sitting 4.8 years below the state average of 74.8 years. This profound gap signals a public health emergency requiring immediate, sustained investment in prevention, treatment, and community support.
Severe health disadvantage in Appalachia
Lawrence County's 70.0-year life expectancy trails every neighboring county dramatically: Jefferson County (71.8 years) by 1.8 years, and counties across the state by even wider margins. The 24.1% poor/fair health rate is the highest in its region and signals compounding health challenges.
Paradox of providers but limited outcomes
Lawrence County has 47 primary care providers and a remarkable 811 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, yet life expectancy remains critically low—suggesting systemic barriers to care access and utilization. The uninsured rate of 7.0% is near state average, indicating coverage alone does not solve the county's deep health crisis.
Insurance is step one toward healthier futures
Lawrence County residents deserve access to comprehensive care and support. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to secure coverage, and connect with local health departments for addiction treatment, chronic disease management, and preventive services.
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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.