Calcasieu Parish Health Data
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
288
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.6%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.7
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 Calcasieu Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Calcasieu Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.9% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.1% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Calcasieu Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Calcasieu Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.8% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.6% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Calcasieu Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Calcasieu 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
Life Expectancy in Calcasieu Parish Surpasses Louisiana State Average
Health data brief for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
Residents of Calcasieu Parish have a life expectancy of 73.5 years, which is longer than the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The parish maintains an uninsured rate of 8.1%, which matches the state average exactly and is lower than the national average of 10%. Access to care includes 79 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly higher than the national median of 70, and 288 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. Data from health surveys indicates that 20.6% of adults in the parish report being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. These metrics provide a summary of local health outcomes and clinical resource distribution based on federal reporting.
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.