Beauregard Parish Health Data
Beauregard Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.2
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 Beauregard Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Beauregard Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.5% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Beauregard Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.7% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Beauregard Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.0% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.3% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Beauregard Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.7% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Beauregard Parish nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Beauregard Parish Mental Health Provider Access Below Median
Health data brief for Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.
Mental health provider access in Beauregard Parish is 79 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The parish also records a primary care provider ratio of 44 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Residents in the parish have a life expectancy of 73.4 years, which is longer than the Louisiana average of 72.5 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.9%, higher than the state average of 8.1% and lower than the national average of 10%. About 21.7% of the population reports poor or fair health, while the national average is 17%. This information comes from the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System and federal health databases. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana
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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.