Ascension Parish Health Data
Ascension Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
125
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.4 per 100K
Dentists
6.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.9
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 Ascension Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ascension Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 7.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ascension Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 7.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ascension Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.7% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.5% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 11.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ascension Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ascension Parish nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ascension Parish Records Uninsured Rate Below State Average
Health data brief for Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
The uninsured rate in Ascension Parish is 6.5%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Residents in the parish have a life expectancy of 76.3 years, which is longer than the state average of 72.5 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Local health data indicates that 17.2% of residents report poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. For healthcare access, the parish has 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 125 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points provide a snapshot of current insurance and provider access levels. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.