Cameron Parish Health Data
Cameron Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.5%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
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 Cameron Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cameron Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 5.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.6% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cameron Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 6.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cameron Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.8% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cameron Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cameron Parish nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cameron Parish Records Lower Uninsured Rate Than State Average
Health data brief for Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
Cameron Parish has an uninsured rate of 6.6%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. The parish also reports a life expectancy of 78.5 years, exceeding both the state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Clinical provider availability in the area includes 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 21 per 100,000, significantly lower than the national median of 250. According to survey data, 20.5% of adults in the parish report poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. These statistics are compiled from the CDC County Health Rankings and census data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Cameron Parish.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.