East Feliciana Parish Health Data
East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
Health Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
452
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
Life expectancy trails national but slightly improves locally
East Feliciana residents live to 71.1 years, below both the national average of 78.9 years and Louisiana's state average of 72.5 years. About 21.2% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate that reflects broader challenges across rural Louisiana.
Parish sits in middle of state health rankings
East Feliciana's life expectancy and health perceptions place it near the state median, better than many rural parishes but below urban centers like East Baton Rouge. The 6.7% uninsured rate is notably better than the state average of 8.1%, suggesting relatively strong insurance penetration.
Provider shortage challenges rural care delivery
East Feliciana has only 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a significant shortage compared to larger parishes and a barrier for residents seeking routine care. Mental health providers number 452 per 100,000, offering better psychiatric support than primary care access would suggest.
Good insurance coverage hampered by provider scarcity
With 93.3% of residents insured, East Feliciana residents have strong financial access to care, but finding an available primary care provider remains a daily challenge. This mismatch between coverage rates and provider availability creates long waits and forces residents to travel for basic preventive services.
Maintain coverage to maximize limited providers
Your 6.7% uninsured rate is lower than state average, but if you're among those without coverage, enrolling through Louisiana Medicaid ensures you can access the primary care providers available in your parish. Visit healthcare.gov or contact your local health department to secure coverage.
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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.