Sabine Parish Health Data
Sabine Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
123
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.5%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.1
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 Sabine Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sabine Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.9% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 14.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.9% | 41.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 29.6% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sabine Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.9% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.3% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sabine Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.4% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.5% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sabine Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.6% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sabine Parish nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sabine Parish sees primary care provider numbers trail national figures
Health data brief for Sabine Parish, Louisiana.
Sabine Parish has 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 123 per 100,000, which is about half of the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the parish is 72.0 years, nearly meeting the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.0%, matching the national average but higher than the Louisiana state average of 8.1%. Additionally, 24.5% of residents report fair or poor health, compared to the national average of 17%. These numbers are based on the latest health and census data. Explore state-level data.
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.