Jefferson Parish Health Data
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
92
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
326
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.6%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 92.2 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.5
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 Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson 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) | 57.2% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.5% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson Parish nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jefferson Parish Uninsured Rate Exceeds Both State and National Levels
Health data brief for Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
In Jefferson Parish, the uninsured rate stands at 10.9%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 8.1% and exceeds the national average of 10%. The parish has a primary care provider ratio of 92 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health services are also more available compared to national figures, with 326 providers per 100,000 residents versus the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the parish is 75.2 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.5 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 20.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These figures are sourced from federal health and provider databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for details.
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.