Jackson Parish Health Data
Jackson Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
115
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.9%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.7
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 Jackson Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jackson Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.1% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 14.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.0% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.9% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.3% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.0% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.5% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.6% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jackson 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
Jackson Parish Reports Significant Shortage in Primary Care Provider Ratios
Health data brief for Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
Jackson Parish has a primary care provider ratio of 20 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In addition to this provider gap, 25.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 73.3 years, which sits slightly above the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.4%, lower than both the state average of 8.1% and the national rate of 10%. Mental health provider access stands at 115 per 100,000, which is less than half the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures reflect the current health landscape in the parish as documented by federal and state tracking systems. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more information.
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.