Concordia Parish Health Data
Concordia Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
28.2%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.8 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.7
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 Concordia Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Concordia Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.9% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.8% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.6% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.4% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Concordia Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.6% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.7% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Concordia Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.6% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.6% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Concordia Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.8% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.8% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Concordia 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
Concordia Parish Mental Health Provider Ratio Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
Concordia Parish has 622 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure more than twice the national median of 250 per 100,000. Conversely, the parish has 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the parish is 70.5 years, which is shorter than the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.3%, higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 28.2% of adults in the parish report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. These figures are sourced from federal provider databases and health status surveys.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Concordia Parish, Louisiana
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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.