Avoyelles Parish Health Data

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

Health Score

22/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.1 yr

State avg 72.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.3%

State avg 8.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

28

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

198

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

Avoyelles faces serious health crisis

Avoyelles Parish residents live to just 71.1 years, nearly 5.3 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. A striking 29% report poor or fair health—the worst in this entire group and 11 percentage points above the national 18%. These numbers reveal a health emergency.

Among Louisiana's hardest-hit parishes

Avoyelles' 71.1-year life expectancy ranks among Louisiana's lowest, trailing the state average of 72.5 years. The 29% poor/fair health rate and 9.3% uninsured rate place it in Louisiana's most vulnerable tier. Action here could save years of life.

Lowest life expectancy in the region

At 71.1 years, Avoyelles ranks last among these eight parishes on longevity—trailing even Acadia (70.6) and Allen (70.7) in life expectancy. The parish does have a bright spot: 198 mental health providers per 100K, the highest in the group. Primary care access lags at 28 per 100K.

Health crisis rooted in access gaps

Avoyelles' 28 primary care providers per 100K is below optimal, while 9.3% uninsured rate means roughly 1 in 11 adults lack coverage. The combination of limited doctors and weak insurance coverage creates barriers to preventive care. The resulting 29% poor/fair health rate is the human cost of these gaps.

Coverage opens the door to care

With 9.3% uninsured, Avoyelles has the highest uninsured rate in this group—a solvable problem. Louisiana's Medicaid expansion and ACA marketplace offer affordable paths to coverage. Start at healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 today to begin reversing Avoyelles' health crisis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Avoyelles Parish, LA?
Avoyelles Parish has a health score of 22/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #62 out of 64 counties in Louisiana (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Avoyelles Parish?
Life expectancy in Avoyelles Parish is 71.1 years. The Louisiana state average is 72.5 years, making Avoyelles Parish below the state average.
How does Avoyelles Parish health compare to the Louisiana average?
Avoyelles Parish's health score of 22/100 is below the Louisiana average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 71.1 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.3% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Avoyelles Parish?
Key health factors for Avoyelles Parish include: life expectancy (71.1 years), uninsured rate (9.3%), and primary care physician access (28:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 198:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Avoyelles Parish a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 22/100 ("Below Average"), Avoyelles Parish faces health challenges compared to other counties in Louisiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.1 years. 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish's health score of 22/100 is below the Louisiana average of 36/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.