Bossier Parish Health Data
Bossier Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.7%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.5
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 Bossier Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bossier Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bossier Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bossier Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.7% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.0% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bossier Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.9% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bossier 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
Bossier Parish Life Expectancy Surpasses Louisiana Average
Health data brief for Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Life expectancy in Bossier Parish is 75.9 years, which is longer than the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the parish is 8.3%, slightly higher than the state average of 8.1% and lower than the national rate of 10%. Local data shows that 19.7% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability is 47 per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health providers is 233 per 100,000, which is close to the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics represent data from the CDC and the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Explore state-level data.
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.