Morehouse Parish Health Data
Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
Health Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.2 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
401
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
Morehouse faces steepest health challenges
At 68.2 years, Morehouse Parish has the lowest life expectancy among these eight Louisiana counties—over 8 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Three in ten residents (30.3%) report poor or fair health, nearly double the national average of 18%.
Among Louisiana's lowest-ranked parishes
Morehouse Parish's 68.2-year life expectancy ranks among the weakest in Louisiana, falling 4.3 years below the state average of 72.5 years. At 7.9% uninsured, the parish is nearly at the state average of 8.1%, meaning one in 12 residents lacks health coverage.
Significantly behind nearby parishes
Morehouse Parish trails Madison Parish by nearly 2 years in life expectancy (70.3 years) and Natchitoches Parish by over 2 years (70.4 years). With just 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 401 mental health providers, Morehouse has fewer healthcare workers than all neighboring counties measured.
Severe shortage of doctors, mental health care
At 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Morehouse has the fewest doctors among these parishes, making routine care difficult to access. Mental health providers total just 401 per 100,000—less than half the state's best-served areas—limiting treatment for depression and other behavioral health conditions.
Your health insurance matters—explore options
With 7.9% uninsured, Morehouse residents should check if Medicaid expansion covers them or if marketplace insurance is affordable. Call 211 Louisiana or visit Louisiana.gov/dhh to learn about coverage options designed to help families access preventive care and manage chronic conditions.
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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.