Caldwell Parish Health Data
Caldwell Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
139
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.1%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.3 per 100K
Dentists
10.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.9
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 Caldwell Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Caldwell Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 14.2% | 14.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.0% | 41.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 30.1% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Caldwell Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.6% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.3% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Caldwell Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.9% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Caldwell Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.7% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.6% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Caldwell Parish nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Caldwell Parish Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
Caldwell Parish records 31 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. The parish also has 139 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in Caldwell Parish is 70.8 years, which is shorter than the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.9%, higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. Approximately 25.1% of adults in the parish report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These figures are based on data from the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System and the CDC.
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.