East Baton Rouge Parish Health Data
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
475
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.0
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 East Baton Rouge Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | East Baton Rouge Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.3% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | East Baton Rouge Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 7.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | East Baton Rouge Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.5% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.4% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 6.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | East Baton Rouge Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.0% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare East Baton Rouge Parish nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Rates in East Baton Rouge Top National Median
Health data brief for East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
Mental health provider availability in East Baton Rouge Parish sits at 475 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This density of specialized care is also higher than levels found in many surrounding parishes. The parish reports a life expectancy of 73.2 years, which is longer than the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. For primary care, there are 87 providers per 100,000 people, exceeding the national median of 70. Additionally, 7.6% of residents are without health insurance, a rate lower than the state's 8.1% and the national average of 10%. However, 19.4% of adults report poor or fair health, surpassing the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.