Claiborne Parish Health Data
Claiborne Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
32.5%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.9 per 100K
Dentists
7.1
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 Claiborne Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Claiborne Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 48.9% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 18.8% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 48.6% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Claiborne Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 26.6% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 41.5% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 8.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Claiborne Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.8% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 42.2% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 10.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Claiborne Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.0% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 47.9% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Claiborne 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
Nearly One Third of Claiborne Parish Adults Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Claiborne Parish, Louisiana.
In Claiborne Parish, 32.5% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is significantly higher than the national average of 17%. The parish records an uninsured rate of 9.6%, a figure higher than the Louisiana state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the parish is 73.8 years, which is longer than the state average of 72.5 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Provider availability includes 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70, and 110 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250. These statistics are based on reporting from the CDC and the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
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.