East Carroll Parish Health Data
East Carroll Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
36.3%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.6 per 100K
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 Carroll Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | East Carroll Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 51.7% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 9.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 21.3% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 7.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 52.5% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 11.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | East Carroll Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 29.1% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 9.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 44.1% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 11.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | East Carroll Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.0% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 38.7% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 14.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | East Carroll Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.5% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 48.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare East Carroll 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
Over One Third of East Carroll Residents Report Limited Health
Health data brief for East Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
In East Carroll Parish, 36.3% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate more than double the national average of 17%. While this health perception is high, the parish shows a concentration of mental health providers at 527 per 100,000 residents, more than twice the national median of 250 per 100,000. Conversely, the primary care provider ratio of 42 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the parish is 71.1 years, shorter than the state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.8%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 8.1% but lower than the national mark of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.