Caddo Parish Health Data

Caddo Parish, Louisiana

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Caddo Parish, Louisiana

Caddo lags on life expectancy

Caddo Parish residents live to 71.4 years on average—about 6.5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 77.9 years. Nearly one in four residents (23.5%) report poor or fair health, outpacing the national rate of 18.5%. These figures signal significant health challenges requiring immediate attention.

Below Louisiana's health average

At 71.4 years, Caddo Parish falls 1.1 years behind Louisiana's state average of 72.5 years. The parish ranks in the lower half of Louisiana's 64 parishes for life expectancy, reflecting persistent health disparities. Addressing chronic disease and preventable deaths remains critical work.

Compared to surrounding parishes

Caddo's 71.4-year life expectancy trails Calcasieu Parish (73.5 years) and Claiborne Parish (73.8 years) in the region. Its poor/fair health rate of 23.5% sits between Calcasieu (20.6%) and Catahoula (23.4%), suggesting moderate but concerning health status. More robust primary care infrastructure could help close these gaps.

Healthcare access in Caddo Parish

With 8.2% of residents uninsured—slightly above the state rate of 8.1%—Caddo has stronger primary care capacity at 126 providers per 100K population. Mental health providers are abundant at 785 per 100K, yet gaps in primary care coordination may limit early intervention. Many residents still lack consistent access to preventive services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Caddo Parish, LA?
Caddo Parish has a health score of 31/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #38 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 Caddo Parish?
Life expectancy in Caddo Parish is 71.4 years. The Louisiana state average is 72.5 years, making Caddo Parish below the state average.
How does Caddo Parish health compare to the Louisiana average?
Caddo Parish's health score of 31/100 is below the Louisiana average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 71.4 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.2% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Caddo Parish?
Key health factors for Caddo Parish include: life expectancy (71.4 years), uninsured rate (8.2%), and primary care physician access (126:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 785:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Caddo Parish a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 31/100 ("Below Average"), Caddo Parish faces health challenges compared to other counties in Louisiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.4 years. 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Caddo Parish?
Caddo Parish's health score of 31/100 is below the Louisiana average of 36/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.