Lawrence County Health Data
Lawrence County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
264
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.2%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
64.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 95.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
37.6
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 | 33.1% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 75.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.8% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lawrence County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lawrence County Mental Health Access Exceeds National Benchmark
Health data brief for Lawrence County, South Dakota.
Lawrence County reports 264 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also features 96 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is above the national median of 70 per 100,000. These figures coincide with a life expectancy of 79.4 years, higher than the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.2%, which is higher than the national average of 10% and aligns closely with the state average of 11.1%. About 13.2% of the population reports poor or fair health. Explore state-level data.
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.