Concordia Parish Health Data

Concordia Parish, Louisiana

Health Score

21/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.5 yr

State avg 72.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.3%

State avg 8.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

22

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

622

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Concordia Parish, Louisiana

Concordia trails national health benchmarks

Concordia Parish residents live to 70.5 years—more than seven years less than the U.S. average of 77.9 years. Over one in four residents (28.2%) report poor or fair health, far above the national average of 18.5%. These disparities reflect serious, unmet health needs across the community.

Among Louisiana's lowest life expectancies

At 70.5 years, Concordia Parish ranks among Louisiana's lowest life expectancies, trailing the state average of 72.5 years by two years. Its 28.2% poor/fair health rate places Concordia in the bottom quartile statewide. Chronic disease prevention and healthcare access are critical priorities.

Facing severe regional health challenges

Concordia's 70.5-year life expectancy is the lowest in the region, well below Calcasieu (73.5 years) and Claiborne (73.8 years). Its 28.2% poor/fair health rate exceeds all neighbors except Claiborne (32.5%), marking Concordia as a regional health crisis zone. Rural isolation and limited resources compound these disparities.

Healthcare access in Concordia Parish

With 9.3% uninsured—above Louisiana's 8.1% average—coverage gaps leave many vulnerable. Concordia has only 22 primary care providers per 100K, creating severe access bottlenecks for a population facing major health challenges. Mental health providers at 622 per 100K provide some behavioral health support, but preventive care remains scarce.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Concordia Parish, LA?
Concordia Parish has a health score of 21/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #64 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 Concordia Parish?
Life expectancy in Concordia Parish is 70.5 years. The Louisiana state average is 72.5 years, making Concordia Parish below the state average.
How does Concordia Parish health compare to the Louisiana average?
Concordia Parish's health score of 21/100 is below the Louisiana average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 70.5 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.3% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Concordia Parish?
Key health factors for Concordia Parish include: life expectancy (70.5 years), uninsured rate (9.3%), and primary care physician access (22:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 622:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Concordia Parish a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 21/100 ("Below Average"), Concordia Parish faces health challenges compared to other counties in Louisiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.5 years. 9.3% 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 Concordia Parish?
Concordia Parish's health score of 21/100 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.