Red River Parish Health Data
Red River Parish, Louisiana
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Red River Parish, Louisiana
Red River falls short on life expectancy
At 71.6 years, Red River Parish residents live nearly 6 years less than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. The parish also sees 26.9% of adults reporting poor or fair health, well above the national rate of 18%. These gaps signal persistent health challenges that shape daily life for Red River's 8,000 residents.
Ranking near the bottom statewide
Red River's life expectancy of 71.6 years trails Louisiana's state average of 72.5 years, placing it among the lower-performing parishes. The parish ranks in the bottom tier for health outcomes across Louisiana's 64 parishes.
Similar struggles with neighboring parishes
Red River's 71.6-year life expectancy closely mirrors Richland Parish (71.5 years) and St. Helena Parish (70.0 years), revealing a cluster of health challenges across northeast Louisiana. All three parishes struggle with limited primary care access—Red River has just 40 providers per 100,000 residents.
Uninsured rates and provider shortages
Red River's uninsured rate of 7.7% sits slightly below the state average of 8.1%, but access remains constrained with only 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. Mental health support is available through 95 providers per 100,000, yet transportation and awareness gaps often prevent residents from reaching care.
Explore coverage options this year
With 7.7% of Red River residents uninsured, checking eligibility for Medicaid, marketplace plans, or employer coverage can unlock preventive care and treatment. Visit healthcare.gov or contact Louisiana's Department of Health to understand your options and improve your family's health security.
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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.