Grant Parish Health Data
Grant Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
5
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.9%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 4.5 per 100K
Dentists
9.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.6
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 Grant Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grant Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.1% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grant Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.1% | 20.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grant Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.5% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grant Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.6% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grant Parish nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Grant Parish Reports Five Primary Care Providers Per 100,000 Residents
Health data brief for Grant Parish, Louisiana.
Grant Parish has 5 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health providers is also below the national median, with 78 providers per 100,000 residents compared to 250 nationwide. Despite these provider figures, the parish's life expectancy of 72.9 years is slightly higher than the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, which is lower than both the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. About 24.9% of adults in Grant Parish report poor or fair health, surpassing the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Grant Parish, Louisiana
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Grant Parish.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.