Assumption Parish Health Data
Assumption Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.3%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.5 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.8
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 Assumption Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Assumption Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.5% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Assumption Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.9% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Assumption Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.5% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Assumption Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.6% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Assumption Parish nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access Limited in Assumption Parish
Health data brief for Assumption Parish, Louisiana.
Mental health provider availability in Assumption Parish is 35 per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The parish also records a primary care provider ratio of 15 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Residents in the parish have a life expectancy of 74.0 years, higher than the state average of 72.5 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.7%, higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. Approximately 25.3% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. These statistics are sourced 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.