Caddo Parish Health Data
Caddo Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
126
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
785
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.5%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 125.7 per 100K
Dentists
2.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.9
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 Caddo Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Caddo Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.3% | 42.2% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 14.5% | 14.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.5% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.6% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Caddo Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Caddo Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 82.2% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.1% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Caddo Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.0% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Caddo Parish nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Caddo Parish Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
Caddo Parish reports 785 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In addition to mental health services, the parish records 126 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the parish is 71.4 years, falling below the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Caddo Parish is 8.2%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. Survey data shows that 23.5% of adults in the parish describe their health as poor or fair, a higher rate than the national average of 17%. These statistics are derived from federal health registries and census surveys.
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.