Health Profile of Lawrence, Indiana
Lawrence Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Lawrence Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lawrence | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.1% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.3% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lawrence is 77.5 years, about 0.1 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 9.1%, higher than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.3% of residents, higher than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,025 residents in Lawrence are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 589 186 men · 404 women
- 75–84 1,572 597 men · 976 women
- 65–74 3,306 1,570 men · 1,736 women
- 50–64 8,557 3,963 men · 4,594 women
Younger residents
13,630 residents in Lawrence are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,918 1,884 boys · 2,034 girls
- 7–12 4,028 1,963 boys · 2,065 girls
- 3–7 3,248 1,647 boys · 1,602 girls
- 0–3 2,435 1,325 boys · 1,110 girls
About 1,672 residents in Lawrence (3.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lawrence | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.7% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Lawrence is about 23% lower than in Indiana. The rate of heart disease in Lawrence is about 18% lower than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lawrence | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.7% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.1% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Lawrence are about the same as in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 84,744 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 932,187 minutes a day and 340.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lawrence is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.35 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Lawrence | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.75 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lawrence is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Lawrence, IN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lawrence, IN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, IN | 51,351 | 77.5 yrs #2/2 | 9.1% #2/2 | 38.7% #2/2 |
| Fishers, IN | 84,547 | 80.5 yrs | 3.2% | 29.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lawrence, Indiana has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Indiana, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lawrence, Indiana.
Is Lawrence, Indiana a healthy place to live?
Lawrence, Indiana has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Lawrence, Indiana?
People in Lawrence, Indiana can expect to live 77.5 years on average, about the same as the Indiana average of 77.4.
What percentage of Lawrence, Indiana residents are uninsured?
9.1% of residents in Lawrence, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 1.8 points above the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What percentage of Lawrence, Indiana residents are obese?
38.7% of adults in Lawrence, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lawrence, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 84,744 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 932,187 minutes a day and 340.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lawrence is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.35 lifetimes a year.
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