Evangeline Parish Health Data
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
30.5%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 65.2 per 100K
Dentists
12.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
31.1
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 Evangeline Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Evangeline Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.9% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.0% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.2% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.9% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Evangeline Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.5% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.8% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Evangeline Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.5% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Evangeline Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.2% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.0% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Evangeline 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
Mental Health Provider Access in Evangeline Lags National Norms
Health data brief for Evangeline Parish, Louisiana.
Evangeline Parish reports 79 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This disparity in specialized care access exists alongside a primary care provider ratio of 65 per 100,000, which is closer to the national median of 70. Residents face a life expectancy of 71.1 years, falling below both the state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 30.5% of adults in the parish report poor or fair health, nearly double the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 8.2%, roughly aligned with the Louisiana state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average 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.