Claiborne Parish Health Data

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana

Claiborne's health faces major barriers

Claiborne Parish residents live to 73.8 years—still about 4 years below the U.S. average of 77.9 years. A striking one in three residents (32.5%) report poor or fair health, far exceeding the national average of 18.5%. These health challenges demand comprehensive community response.

Louisiana's unhealthiest parish studied

At 73.8 years, Claiborne Parish slightly exceeds Louisiana's state average of 72.5 years in life expectancy. However, its 32.5% poor/fair health rate is the worst among all parishes reviewed, indicating severe chronic disease burden. This disconnect signals that many residents live with manageable but limiting health conditions.

Struggling with disproportionate health burden

Claiborne's 32.5% poor/fair health rate vastly exceeds all neighbors: Caddo (23.5%), Catahoula (23.4%), and De Soto (22.7%). Though its life expectancy of 73.8 years ties De Soto, the self-reported health crisis suggests unmet needs in chronic disease management. Community health interventions are urgently needed.

Healthcare access in Claiborne Parish

Claiborne's uninsured rate of 9.6% is the highest among all parishes reviewed—nearly 1.5 points above Louisiana's average. With just 50 primary care providers per 100K, access is severely limited for a population facing major health challenges. Mental health providers at 110 per 100K offer minimal support for behavioral health needs.

Health coverage changes everything

With nearly 1 in 10 residents uninsured, Claiborne Parish can transform health outcomes by increasing coverage. Visit louisiana.gov or call 211 to explore Medicaid expansion and marketplace plans tailored to your income. Getting covered gives you access to the preventive care that manages chronic disease.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Claiborne Parish, LA?
Claiborne Parish has a health score of 28/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #45 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 Claiborne Parish?
Life expectancy in Claiborne Parish is 73.8 years. The Louisiana state average is 72.5 years, making Claiborne Parish above the state average.
How does Claiborne Parish health compare to the Louisiana average?
Claiborne Parish's health score of 28/100 is below the Louisiana average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 73.8 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.6% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Claiborne Parish?
Key health factors for Claiborne Parish include: life expectancy (73.8 years), uninsured rate (9.6%), and primary care physician access (50:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 110:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Claiborne Parish a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 28/100 ("Below Average"), Claiborne Parish faces health challenges compared to other counties in Louisiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.8 years. 9.6% 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 Claiborne Parish?
Claiborne Parish's health score of 28/100 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.