Beauregard Parish Health Data

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana

Health Score

39/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.4 yr

State avg 72.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

State avg 8.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

44

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

79

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana

Beauregard approaches national health parity

Beauregard Parish residents live to 73.4 years, about 3 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. At 21.7% poor/fair health, Beauregard slightly exceeds the national 18% rate but ranks near the middle of this regional group. The parish shows moderate health strength.

Above-average health for Louisiana

Beauregard's 73.4-year life expectancy exceeds Louisiana's state average of 72.5 years by nearly a year. At 8.9% uninsured, Beauregard slightly exceeds the state rate of 8.1%, but the gap is small. The parish ranks in Louisiana's upper-middle tier on health outcomes.

Strong provider access, good health balance

Beauregard's 44 primary care providers per 100K ties it with Ascension Parish for the best access in this group. Mental health providers are also solid at 79 per 100K. Life expectancy (73.4 years) trails only Ascension (76.3) and Bossier (75.9), positioning Beauregard as a regional performer.

Healthcare infrastructure supports outcomes

With 44 primary care providers per 100K, Beauregard residents have reasonable access to routine and preventive care. The 8.9% uninsured rate is manageable, though room remains to expand coverage. The combination supports the parish's above-average Louisiana health outcomes.

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Beauregard's near-state-average uninsured rate (8.9%) means roughly 1 in 11 adults lack coverage—still preventable hardship. Visit healthcare.gov to explore Medicaid and ACA options tailored to your situation. Full coverage transforms access and peace of mind.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Beauregard Parish, LA?
Beauregard Parish has a health score of 39/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #24 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 Beauregard Parish?
Life expectancy in Beauregard Parish is 73.4 years. The Louisiana state average is 72.5 years, making Beauregard Parish above the state average.
How does Beauregard Parish health compare to the Louisiana average?
Beauregard Parish's health score of 39/100 is above the Louisiana average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 73.4 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.9% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Beauregard Parish?
Key health factors for Beauregard Parish include: life expectancy (73.4 years), uninsured rate (8.9%), and primary care physician access (44:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 79:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Beauregard Parish a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 39/100 ("Below Average"), Beauregard Parish faces health challenges compared to other counties in Louisiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.4 years. 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Beauregard Parish healthier than the Louisiana average?
Beauregard Parish's health score of 39/100 exceeds the Louisiana average of 36/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Beauregard Parish has better primary care access (44:1 ratio) than the state average (44:1).

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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.