Madison Parish Health Data
Madison Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
876
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
32.5%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.4 per 100K
Dentists
20.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.2
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 Madison Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 50.1% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 7.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 19.6% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 49.6% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 8.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 26.2% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 42.5% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 9.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 82.0% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 43.5% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 9.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.8% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 47.1% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison Parish nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Madison Parish mental health provider ratio triples the national median
Health data brief for Madison Parish, Louisiana.
The mental health provider ratio in Madison Parish is 876 per 100,000 residents, more than three times the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the primary care provider ratio is 20 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the parish is 70.3 years, which is shorter than the Louisiana average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. About 32.5% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure that is nearly double the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 6.9%, which is lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. 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.