Lawrence County Health Data
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Life expectancy crisis demands urgent attention
Lawrence County residents live to just 73.7 years on average—5.6 years less than the U.S. average of 79.3 years and the lowest in this eight-county analysis. The county's 17.9% poor/fair health rate sits at the national average, but the short life expectancy signals chronic underlying health crises.
Pennsylvania's lowest life expectancy in this region
At 73.7 years, Lawrence County's life expectancy trails the state average of 76.4 years by 2.7 years—a significant gap indicating elevated premature mortality. The county's 6.8% uninsured rate appears competitive, yet provider shortages suggest access barriers beyond insurance status alone.
Lowest longevity, mid-range insurance coverage
Lawrence County's 73.7-year life expectancy is 5.1 years below Lancaster County's 78.8 years, the region's widest gap. Its 6.8% uninsured rate is better than the regional average, but primary care availability at 41 per 100K suggests supply-side barriers that insurance alone cannot solve.
Provider scarcity compounds health crisis
Lawrence County's 41 primary care providers per 100K is among the lowest regionally, meaning residents struggle to access basic preventive care even when insured. Mental health support at 173 per 100K exists, but the upstream shortage of primary care limits early detection of chronic diseases driving premature mortality.
Ensure no one faces barriers to care
With 6.8% uninsured—roughly 4,200 residents—Lawrence County still has coverage gaps to address. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov to explore enrollment options and help reverse the county's troubling health trends through improved access.
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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.