Red River Parish Health Data
Red River Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.9%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
39.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.7 per 100K
Dentists
26.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
53.1
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 Red River Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Red River Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.9% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.1% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.9% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.8% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Red River Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.7% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.0% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Red River Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.3% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.9% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Red River Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.8% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Red River Parish nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Red River Parish reports high levels of fair or poor health
Health data brief for Red River Parish, Louisiana.
Red River Parish reports that 26.9% of adults identify their health as poor or fair. This figure is notably higher than the national average of 17%. Residents in this parish have a life expectancy of 71.6 years, which is shorter than the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of medical access, there are 40 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a lower concentration than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health, the ratio is 95 providers per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the parish is 7.7%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. These statistics are derived from current federal health data. Explore state-level data for more details.
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.