Catahoula Parish Health Data

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana

Catahoula trails on life expectancy

Catahoula Parish residents live to 70.9 years—more than seven years less than the U.S. average of 77.9 years. Nearly one in four residents (23.4%) report poor or fair health, significantly above the national average of 18.5%. These gaps reflect persistent health disparities in this rural community.

Well below Louisiana's health average

At 70.9 years, Catahoula Parish trails Louisiana's state average of 72.5 years by 1.6 years. Its 23.4% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state norm, placing Catahoula in the lower half of Louisiana's parishes. Chronic disease prevention and provider expansion are urgent needs.

Among the region's least healthy

Catahoula's 70.9-year life expectancy ranks below Calcasieu (73.5 years), Claiborne (73.8 years), and De Soto (73.8 years). Its 23.4% poor/fair health rate is higher than Calcasieu (20.6%) and De Soto (22.7%), signaling greater health burden. Rural isolation and limited resources compound these challenges.

Healthcare access in Catahoula Parish

With 8.3% uninsured—slightly above Louisiana's 8.1% average—coverage gaps compound access issues. Catahoula has critically limited primary care at just 11 providers per 100K, forcing residents to travel far for routine care. Mental health providers at 48 per 100K offer minimal behavioral health support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Catahoula Parish, LA?
Catahoula Parish has a health score of 30/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #41 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 Catahoula Parish?
Life expectancy in Catahoula Parish is 70.9 years. The Louisiana state average is 72.5 years, making Catahoula Parish below the state average.
How does Catahoula Parish health compare to the Louisiana average?
Catahoula Parish's health score of 30/100 is below the Louisiana average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 70.9 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.3% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Catahoula Parish?
Key health factors for Catahoula Parish include: life expectancy (70.9 years), uninsured rate (8.3%), and primary care physician access (11:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 48:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Catahoula Parish a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 30/100 ("Below Average"), Catahoula Parish faces health challenges compared to other counties in Louisiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.9 years. 8.3% 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 Catahoula Parish?
Catahoula Parish's health score of 30/100 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.