Iberia Parish Health Data
Iberia Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
160
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.2%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.4 per 100K
Dentists
13.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.6
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 Iberia Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Iberia Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 42.2% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 14.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.9% | 41.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.6% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Iberia Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.7% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.2% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Iberia Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.3% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.1% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Iberia Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.7% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Iberia Parish nationally on binge drinking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Iberia Parish Adults Report Poor Health Above National Levels
Health data brief for Iberia Parish, Louisiana.
In Iberia Parish, 25.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The parish’s life expectancy is 71.7 years, shorter than the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Provider availability is lower than national benchmarks, with 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to a median of 70, and 160 mental health providers per 100,000 compared to a median of 250. The uninsured rate in Iberia Parish is 8.6%, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% but remains below the national average of 10%. 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.