Ouachita Parish Health Data
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
94
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
551
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 93.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.7
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 Ouachita Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ouachita Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.1% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 14.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.1% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ouachita Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.3% | 32.7% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ouachita Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.8% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.9% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ouachita Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ouachita Parish nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ouachita Parish mental health provider ratio significantly exceeds national median
Health data brief for Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
The mental health provider ratio in Ouachita Parish is 551 per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. Access to primary care is also higher than national benchmarks, with 94 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 70 per 100,000. The uninsured rate is 7.6%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy stands at 72.0 years, slightly lower than the state average of 72.5 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. Poor or fair health is reported by 22.2% of residents, which is higher than the national average of 17%. 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.