De Soto Parish Health Data
De Soto Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
243
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.7%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.2
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 De Soto Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | De Soto Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.2% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.6% | 14.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.0% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.4% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | De Soto Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.0% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% | 32.7% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | De Soto 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) | 55.4% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | De Soto Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.9% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare De Soto 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
De Soto Parish Primary Care Provider Ratio Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for De Soto Parish, Louisiana.
De Soto Parish has 19 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 243 per 100,000, slightly below the national median of 250. The parish reports a life expectancy of 73.8 years, which is longer than the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the parish is 8.1%, matching the state average and falling below the national average of 10%. According to survey data, 22.7% of adults in De Soto Parish report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. These metrics are based on data 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.