Richland Parish Health Data
Richland Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
619
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.1%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 65.6 per 100K
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 Richland Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Richland Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.0% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.3% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.4% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Richland Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.9% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.7% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Richland Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.4% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.8% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Richland Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.2% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Richland 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
Richland Parish mental health provider ratio doubles national median
Health data brief for Richland Parish, Louisiana.
In Richland Parish, there are 619 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This concentration is more than double the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. In contrast, the primary care provider ratio is 66 per 100,000, which is closer to the national median of 70. The parish records a life expectancy of 71.5 years, compared to the Louisiana average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 26.1% of adults in the parish report their health as fair or poor, higher than the national 17% benchmark. The uninsured rate stands at 8.9%, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. These figures provide a snapshot of health metrics in the region. 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.