Sabine Parish Health Data

Sabine Parish, Louisiana

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Sabine Parish, Louisiana

Sabine's life expectancy trails the nation

Sabine Parish residents live an average of 72.0 years, about 4.4 years less than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. The parish has 24.5% of adults reporting poor or fair health, notably lower than some peers but still 36% higher than the national average. This gap suggests systemic health challenges despite better-than-average self-reported wellness.

Middle-of-pack performer for Louisiana

Sabine's 72.0-year life expectancy sits slightly below Louisiana's state average of 72.5 years, placing it in the middle range of parish health rankings. While Sabine outperforms the state's worst-hit parishes, it still lags healthier Louisiana communities.

Better than northeast, worse than south

Sabine's 72.0 years surpasses the northeast corridor of Red River (71.6), Richland (71.5), and St. Helena (70.0) parishes, yet falls short of southern neighbors like St. Charles Parish (75.3 years). This geographic health gradient reflects underlying economic and infrastructure disparities across Louisiana.

High uninsured rate, sparse providers

Sabine Parish faces one of Louisiana's highest uninsured rates at 10.0%—nearly 1 in 10 residents without coverage—while having only 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, among the state's lowest. Mental health support is equally thin at 123 providers per 100,000, leaving residents to travel or go without care.

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Sabine's 10.0% uninsured rate is among Louisiana's highest—don't be left out. Visit healthcare.gov or call the Louisiana Department of Health at 1-855-253-HEALTH to enroll today and protect yourself from medical debt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Sabine Parish, LA?
Sabine Parish has a health score of 27/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #49 out of 64 counties in Louisiana (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Sabine Parish?
Life expectancy in Sabine Parish is 72.0 years. The Louisiana state average is 72.5 years, making Sabine Parish below the state average.
How does Sabine Parish health compare to the Louisiana average?
Sabine Parish's health score of 27/100 is below the Louisiana average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 72.0 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 10.0% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Sabine Parish?
Key health factors for Sabine Parish include: life expectancy (72.0 years), uninsured rate (10.0%), and primary care physician access (14:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 123:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Sabine Parish a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 27/100 ("Below Average"), Sabine Parish faces health challenges compared to other counties in Louisiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.0 years. 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Sabine Parish?
Sabine Parish's health score of 27/100 is below the Louisiana average of 36/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.