Catahoula Parish Health Data
Catahoula Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.4%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.4
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 Catahoula Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Catahoula Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 15.0% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.1% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.7% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Catahoula Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.8% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.7% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Catahoula Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.8% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse 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 | Catahoula Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.0% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.3% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Catahoula Parish nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Catahoula Parish Records Limited Primary Care Provider Availability
Health data brief for Catahoula Parish, Louisiana.
Catahoula Parish has 11 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers is also lower than national norms, with 48 per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 250. Life expectancy in the parish is 70.9 years, falling below the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.3%, slightly higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. Health surveys indicate that 23.4% of adults in the parish describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. These findings represent data gathered from federal health registries and census surveys.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana
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Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Catahoula 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.