Evangeline Parish Health Data
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana
Health Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana
Life expectancy and health challenges run deep
Evangeline residents live to 71.1 years, falling short of the national average by nearly 8 years and below Louisiana's state average of 72.5 years. Three in ten residents (30.5%) report poor or fair health, reflecting chronic disease burden and limited access to preventive care.
Parish ranks among Louisiana's struggling counties
Evangeline's life expectancy and poor health prevalence place it in the lower half of Louisiana parishes, indicating significant unmet health needs. The 8.2% uninsured rate matches state average, but combined with limited providers, leaves residents vulnerable to care gaps.
Severe mental health provider shortage compounds problems
Evangeline has 65 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, adequate for a rural parish, but only 79 mental health providers per 100,000—among the lowest in Louisiana. This mental health gap is particularly concerning given the high rates of poor health and likely depression in the population.
Insurance alone can't overcome provider barriers
Though 91.8% of Evangeline residents carry insurance, the acute shortage of mental health providers means many residents can't access psychiatric care despite having coverage. Daily life for those managing depression, anxiety, or trauma involves lengthy waits or travel outside the parish for treatment.
Get insured to access available primary care
If you're among the 8.2% uninsured in Evangeline, securing coverage through Louisiana Medicaid or healthcare.gov is your first step toward regular primary care. Mental health services may require travel, but having insurance removes the financial barrier to seeking help.
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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.