Jefferson Davis Parish Health Data
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
200
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.1 per 100K
Dentists
6.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.9
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 Jefferson Davis Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson Davis Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.5% | 42.2% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.3% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson Davis Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.1% | 20.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.2% | 32.7% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson Davis Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson Davis Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.8% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson Davis 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
Life Expectancy in Jefferson Davis Parish Trails National and State Averages
Health data brief for Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
Life expectancy in Jefferson Davis Parish is 71.3 years, more than five years shorter than the national average of 77 years and lower than the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years. The parish reports an uninsured rate of 8.3%, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% and lower than the national mark of 10%. Approximately 20.8% of the population describes their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. In terms of healthcare access, there are 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, roughly half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 200 per 100,000, trailing the national median of 250 per 100,000. These metrics provide a snapshot of the health outcomes and service availability within the parish boundaries. Explore state-level data for further context.
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.