Lafayette Parish Health Data
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
108
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
423
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 107.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.4
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 Lafayette Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lafayette Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 7.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lafayette Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 8.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lafayette Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.0% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.6% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lafayette Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lafayette Parish nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lafayette Parish Features High Ratios of Mental Health Care Providers
Health data brief for Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
Lafayette Parish reports a mental health provider ratio of 423 per 100,000 residents, significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care access is also higher than national norms, with 108 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. The life expectancy in the parish is 75.8 years, which is over three years higher than the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.7%, slightly above the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national rate of 10%. About 19.8% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure that exceeds the national average of 17%. These statistics reflect the health infrastructure and outcomes documented in the parish. See the CDC County Health Rankings 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.