LaSalle Parish Health Data

LaSalle Parish, Louisiana

Health Score

36/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.0 yr

State avg 72.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

State avg 8.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

54

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

88

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana

LaSalle Parish lags both benchmarks

At 73.0 years, LaSalle Parish residents live about 1.6 years less than the U.S. average of 71.4 years—and slightly above Louisiana's 72.5-year average by a narrow margin. Over one in five report poor or fair health, a warning sign of preventive care gaps.

Below-average health in rural north

LaSalle Parish's 73.0-year life expectancy sits just barely above Louisiana's 72.5 average, placing it in the lower-middle range statewide. The 22.3% poor/fair health rate suggests rural residents face barriers to preventive care.

Strongest primary care of rural parishes

LaSalle Parish has 54 primary care providers per 100K residents—the highest among rural parishes in this group, though still far below Lafayette's 108. Mental health access at 88 per 100K is the lowest in this cohort, a potential care gap.

Uninsured above state and region

At 8.9% uninsured, LaSalle Parish exceeds Louisiana's 8.1% state average and most neighbors, meaning roughly 1 in 11 residents lack health insurance. Limited mental health providers compound the challenge for uninsured residents with behavioral health needs.

Close LaSalle's coverage gap

LaSalle Parish's 8.9% uninsured rate is among the highest here, and limited mental health providers mean uncovered residents face double barriers. Visit healthcare.gov, call 1-800-318-2596, or contact LaSalle Parish Health Unit to explore Medicaid and marketplace plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of LaSalle Parish, LA?
LaSalle Parish has a health score of 36/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #29 out of 64 counties in Louisiana (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in LaSalle Parish?
Life expectancy in LaSalle Parish is 73.0 years. The Louisiana state average is 72.5 years, making LaSalle Parish above the state average.
How does LaSalle Parish health compare to the Louisiana average?
LaSalle Parish's health score of 36/100 is below the Louisiana average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 73.0 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.9% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect LaSalle Parish?
Key health factors for LaSalle Parish include: life expectancy (73.0 years), uninsured rate (8.9%), and primary care physician access (54:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 88:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is LaSalle Parish a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 36/100 ("Below Average"), LaSalle Parish faces health challenges compared to other counties in Louisiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.0 years. 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in LaSalle Parish?
LaSalle Parish's health score of 36/100 is below the Louisiana average of 36/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.