Orleans Parish Health Data
Orleans Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
112
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
680
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 111.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.2
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 Orleans Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Orleans Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 8.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 14.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Orleans Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 6.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Orleans Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.4% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.9% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.1% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Orleans Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Orleans Parish nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Orleans Parish primary care provider ratio exceeds national and state levels
Health data brief for Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
Orleans Parish has 112 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also notably high at 680 providers per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the parish is 73.7 years, which is higher than the Louisiana average of 72.5 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, which is nearly identical to the state average of 8.1% and lower than the national average of 10%. About 21.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which 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.