Natchitoches Parish Health Data
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
435
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.0%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 54.0 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.7
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 Natchitoches Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Natchitoches Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 42.2% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 14.8% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.4% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.2% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Natchitoches Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.8% | 20.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% | 32.7% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Natchitoches Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.0% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.1% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Natchitoches Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.3% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Natchitoches Parish nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Natchitoches Parish reports uninsured rate below state and national averages
Health data brief for Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
The uninsured rate in Natchitoches Parish is 7.5%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the parish has 435 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is 54 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the parish is 70.4 years, trailing the state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 25.0% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.