Plaquemines Parish Health Data
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
192
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.6%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.5 per 100K
Dentists
8.7
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 Plaquemines Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Plaquemines Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Plaquemines Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Plaquemines Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Plaquemines Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Plaquemines Parish nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Plaquemines Parish primary care ratio tracks significantly below national median
Health data brief for Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
Plaquemines Parish has 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than one-third of the national median of 70 per 100,000. Despite this, life expectancy in the parish is 75.8 years, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The mental health provider ratio is 192 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate is 8.5%, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 21.6%, compared to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Plaquemines Parish.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.