Lawrence County Health Data
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
173
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.9 per 100K
Dentists
10.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.9
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 | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.7% | 62.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 76.5% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lawrence County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lawrence County life expectancy trends lower than state average
Health data brief for Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Lawrence County residents have a life expectancy of 73.7 years, which is lower than the state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Medical provider data shows 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, falling below the national median of 70. The county has 173 mental health providers per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 250. Regarding health insurance, the county’s uninsured rate is 6.8%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. About 17.9% of the population reports poor or fair health, 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.