Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lawrence is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Lawrence beats Wisconsin on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54115. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lawrence
Against towns with similar incomes, Lawrence’s lead shrinks
Lawrence is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, but 61% of the 7,547 towns with similar household incomes ($81K–$134K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Lawrence
Lawrence runs below Wisconsin on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.9% vs 11.4%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.4%) and COPD (5.2% vs 6.5%). Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Wisconsin figure falls outside Lawrence’s likely range; Lawrence’s figures come from ZIP code 54115, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Lawrence’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lawrence is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #105 of 357 in Wisconsin. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 92% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 28%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Lawrence’s median household income is $107,500; among the 7,547 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$134K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lawrence adults…
Lawrence runs below WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lawrence
No hospital or community health center in Lawrence itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Lawrence; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
7.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lawrence adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Lawrence adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lawrence does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Lawrence adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.3% of Lawrence adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Lawrence and the towns around it
Lawrence’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 7 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence · Rockland | A− | 39% | 8.9% | 11.9% | ZIP 54115 |
| De Pere | A− | 39% | 8.7% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Ashwaubenon | B | 40.4% | 10.7% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Hobart | A | 37.7% | 9% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Wrightstown | B+ | 39.9% | 9.4% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Kaukauna | B+ | 37.3% | 9.9% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
Lawrence and Rockland share one ZIP estimate, so they share a row. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lawrence adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lawrence
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lawrence is better than Wisconsin on 18 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Lawrence’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lawrence | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.6%13–16.4 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 12.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.8–17.2 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39%34.6–43.7 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.8%26.2–31.7 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.3%29.5–35.4 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.5%21.4–25.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.7–12 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.4–8.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–5.9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.6–9.6 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.5%20.7–26.5 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20%17.3–23.1 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.4%25.6–33.5 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.4–7.4 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%74.3–80.2 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.1%70.4–75.6 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.7–87.1 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.6–78 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71%67.4–74.7 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.9%79.4–87.9 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%21.1–26.9 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%25.8–32.9 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.6%15.3–20.1 | 20.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.6%8.3–11 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%7.2–9.5 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%8.2–10.6 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.7%23–28.6 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%9.5–12 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%11.1–13.8 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.3–7.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Wisconsin figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lawrence
Is Lawrence a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lawrence is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #105 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lawrence?
CDC estimates 39% of adults (the figure for ZIP code 54115, which Lawrence shares with Rockland) have obesity, likely between 34.6% and 43.7%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lawrence?
St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Lawrence’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lawrence have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.4%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Lawrence more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A. The figures are ZIP code 54115’s, shared with Rockland.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lawrence.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.