Livingston Parish Health Data

Livingston Parish, Louisiana

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureLivingston ParishState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity38.6%42.2%37.6%3.6 pts better than state
Diabetes11.7%14.2%11.2%2.5 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure38.3%41.2%33.5%2.9 pts better than state
Depression29.9%27.7%24.1%2.2 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureLivingston ParishState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking17.0%20.1%16.3%3.1 pts better than state
Binge Drinking19.5%17.9%17.8%1.6 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity26.9%32.7%27.0%5.8 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureLivingston ParishState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup80.5%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

MeasureLivingston ParishState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress20.1%21.2%18.6%1.1 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration38.4%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Uninsured rate

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.

Get Care in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Sage Specialty Hospital

Not rated by CMS
(225) 665-2664
8375 Florida Blvd, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Long-termProprietary

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Livingston Parish, LA?
Livingston Parish has a health score of 53/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #7 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 Livingston Parish?
Life expectancy in Livingston Parish is 73.9 years. The Louisiana state average is 72.5 years, making Livingston Parish above the state average.
How does Livingston Parish health compare to the Louisiana average?
Livingston Parish's health score of 53/100 is above the Louisiana average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 73.9 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Livingston Parish?
Key health factors for Livingston Parish include: life expectancy (73.9 years), uninsured rate (7.1%), and primary care physician access (21:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 133:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Livingston Parish a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 53/100 ("Below Average"), Livingston Parish faces health challenges compared to other counties in Louisiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.9 years. 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Livingston Parish healthier than the Louisiana average?
Livingston Parish's health score of 53/100 exceeds the Louisiana average of 36/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Livingston Parish has better primary care access (21:1 ratio) than the state average (44:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.