Lawrence County Health Data
Lawrence County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.4
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 | 41.3% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 33.2% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.7% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.2% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.6% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lawrence County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured rate in Lawrence County exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Lawrence County, Tennessee.
In Lawrence County, 13.1% of the population is uninsured, a rate that is higher than both the Tennessee state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. The county reports a life expectancy of 71.8 years, which is shorter than the state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. There are 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is approximately half the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 95 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Furthermore, 22.6% of adults in Lawrence County report experiencing poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Explore state-level health 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.