Livingston Parish Health Data
Livingston Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
133
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.6 per 100K
Dentists
1.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.4
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 Livingston Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Livingston Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.9% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Livingston Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Livingston Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.5% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Livingston Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Livingston Parish nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Livingston Parish Uninsured Rate Sits Below State and National Levels
Health data brief for Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
Livingston Parish has an uninsured rate of 7.1%, which is lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. While the insurance rate is higher, the primary care provider ratio is 21 per 100,000 residents, which is well below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability stands at 133 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the parish is 73.9 years, higher than the Louisiana average of 72.5 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. About 18.7% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly above the national average of 17%. These data points describe the health outcomes and provider landscape in the parish. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for additional 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.