Bossier Parish Health Data
Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Health Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
233
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Bossier nearly matches national health
Bossier Parish residents live to 75.9 years, nearly matching the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Only 19.7% report poor or fair health, close to the national 18%. Bossier ranks among the healthiest parishes in Louisiana and this entire region.
Second-best health in Louisiana
At 75.9 years, Bossier's life expectancy exceeds Louisiana's state average of 72.5 years by 3.4 years—a significant margin. The 19.7% poor/fair health rate ranks near best in state. At 8.3% uninsured, Bossier trails state average, showing strong coverage.
Regional health leader after Ascension
Only Ascension Parish (76.3 years) edges Bossier (75.9 years) on life expectancy in this group. Bossier's 47 primary care providers per 100K is the highest among these eight parishes. Mental health providers (233 per 100K) are also robust, creating a well-resourced healthcare system.
Strong infrastructure supports excellent health
Bossier's 47 primary care providers per 100K and 8.3% uninsured rate create an environment where preventive and routine care thrive. Residents benefit from having access to physicians and the coverage to see them. This virtuous cycle shows in the parish's near-national-average life expectancy.
Build on Bossier's healthcare success
Bossier's strong outcomes reflect good coverage (8.3% uninsured) and robust provider access. If you're uninsured, healthcare.gov makes it simple to join the majority with coverage. Full insurance removes cost barriers and enables the routine care that keeps Bossier healthy.
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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.