Avoyelles Parish Health Data
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
29.0%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.0 per 100K
Dentists
7.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.3
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 Avoyelles Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Avoyelles Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.2% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.2% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.1% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.9% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Avoyelles Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.7% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.6% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Avoyelles Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.1% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.5% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Avoyelles Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.1% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Avoyelles 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
Self-Reported Health Concerns Distinctive in Avoyelles Parish
Health data brief for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
Health reports indicate that 29.0% of residents in Avoyelles Parish describe their health as poor or fair, which is notably higher than the national average of 17%. The parish records a life expectancy of 71.1 years, compared to a state average of 72.5 years and a national average of 77 years. Access to healthcare includes 28 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider access is 198 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate stands at 9.3%, higher than the Louisiana average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. These figures are derived from national health ranking data and federal provider registration records. 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.