LaSalle Parish Health Data
LaSalle Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.3%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.9 per 100K
Dentists
20.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.3
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 LaSalle Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | LaSalle Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | LaSalle Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | LaSalle Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.5% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.1% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | LaSalle Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare LaSalle Parish nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Availability Remains Low in LaSalle Parish
Health data brief for LaSalle Parish, Louisiana.
LaSalle Parish has 88 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure well below the national median of 250 per 100,000. The parish also has 54 primary care providers per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Residents report an uninsured rate of 8.9%, higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy in the parish is 73.0 years, slightly above the Louisiana average of 72.5 years but four years below the national average of 77 years. Approximately 22.3% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, compared to the national average of 17%. These numbers are based on the latest available county health and provider data. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.