Lafourche Parish Health Data
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
210
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.3%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.3 per 100K
Dentists
4.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.3
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 Lafourche Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lafourche Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 47.2% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 30.8% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lafourche Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.7% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lafourche Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.9% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.2% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lafourche Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.5% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.3% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lafourche Parish nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lafourche Parish Poor Health Self-Reporting Surpasses the National Average
Health data brief for Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
In Lafourche Parish, 23.3% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a rate significantly higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the parish is 74.6 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.5 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate sits at 8.2%, nearly matching the state average of 8.1% and remaining lower than the national average of 10%. Healthcare provider access includes 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 210 per 100,000, trailing the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points provide a statistical overview of health conditions and medical access in the parish. Explore state-level data for comparative analysis.
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.