Rapides Parish Health Data
Rapides Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.5 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
84
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
589
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.8
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 Rapides Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rapides Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.9% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.2% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rapides Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rapides Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.3% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.2% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rapides Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.1% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rapides Parish nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider availability in Rapides Parish doubles national median
Health data brief for Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
Rapides Parish has 589 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is also higher than the national median, at 84 per 100,000 residents compared to 70 per 100,000. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the parish is 70.5 years, which is lower than the state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The rate of residents reporting poor or fair health is 22.6%, 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.