East Carroll Parish Health Data
East Carroll Parish, Louisiana
Health Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
527
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana
Life expectancy significantly below national average
East Carroll residents live to 71.1 years on average—1.4 years shorter than Louisiana's state average and well below the national median of 78.9 years. Nearly 36.3% of residents report poor or fair health, one of the highest rates in the state and triple the national average.
Parish faces steepest health challenges statewide
East Carroll ranks among Louisiana's most vulnerable parishes on both life expectancy and self-reported health status. The 8.8% uninsured rate slightly exceeds the state average, compounding access barriers for a population already managing significant health burdens.
Limited primary care amid rural isolation
East Carroll has just 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, leaving residents in this rural parish underserved compared to urban and suburban areas. Mental health providers are more available at 527 per 100,000, though this density doesn't offset the shortage of basic primary care.
Insurance gaps compound rural healthcare barriers
One in nine East Carroll residents lacks health insurance, making routine preventive care unaffordable for a vulnerable share of the population. The combination of limited provider availability and insurance gaps creates daily obstacles to managing chronic disease and accessing mental health support.
Coverage opens doors to critical care access
If you're uninsured in East Carroll, enrolling through Louisiana Medicaid or healthcare.gov can transform your access to the primary care providers and specialists in the parish and region. Don't let cost barriers prevent you from getting the care you need—coverage enrollment happens year-round.
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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.