Allen Parish Health Data
Allen Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
109
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.9%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.2
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 Allen Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Allen Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.9% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 14.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.3% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.6% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Allen Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.6% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.4% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Allen Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.3% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.9% | 53.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Allen Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Allen Parish nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Availability Low in Allen Parish
Health data brief for Allen Parish, Louisiana.
Allen Parish records 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the parish is 70.7 years, which is below the Louisiana average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of insurance coverage, the uninsured rate is 7.2%, which is lower than both the state average of 8.1% and the national rate of 10%. About 23.9% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Mental health provider availability is 109 per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 250 per 100,000. These statistics are based on reporting from the CDC and the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. 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.