East Feliciana Parish Health Data
East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
72.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.0 per 100K
Dentists
10.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.5
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 Feliciana Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | East Feliciana Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.9% | 42.2% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.4% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | East Feliciana Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.1% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | East Feliciana Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.9% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.9% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | East Feliciana Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.9% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare East Feliciana 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
East Feliciana Parish Records Low Uninsured Rate for Louisiana
Health data brief for East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
The uninsured rate in East Feliciana Parish is 6.7%, notably lower than the Louisiana state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Despite this higher level of coverage, the parish reports a life expectancy of 71.1 years, which is shorter than the state average of 72.5 years and approximately six years shorter than the national average of 77. The availability of primary care providers is 31 per 100,000 residents, less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, mental health provider availability is higher, with 452 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Approximately 21.2% of adults in the parish report poor or fair health, exceeding 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.