St. Bernard Parish Health Data
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
Health Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
328
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
St. Bernard inches closer to national health
At 73.2 years, St. Bernard Parish residents live 3.2 years less than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, performing slightly better than many Louisiana peers. With 25.9% reporting poor or fair health—43% above the national rate—the parish still faces significant health disparities despite its relative advantage.
Above average for Louisiana parishes
St. Bernard's 73.2-year life expectancy edges above Louisiana's 72.5-year state average, placing it in the upper half of parish health rankings. This modest advantage reflects better economic conditions and healthcare infrastructure than many rural Louisiana communities.
Health leader in southeast Louisiana
St. Bernard's 73.2 years ranks below St. Charles Parish (75.3 years) but well above Red River (71.6) and Richland (71.5) parishes. As part of the New Orleans metro area, St. Bernard benefits from proximity to urban healthcare resources and a stronger economic base than rural neighbors.
Moderate uninsurance, limited primary care
St. Bernard's uninsured rate of 9.0% exceeds the state average of 8.1%, with only 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents to serve those with insurance. Mental health capacity is solid at 328 providers per 100,000, reflecting strong community mental health infrastructure.
Reduce risk—get insured today
With 9.0% of St. Bernard Parish uninsured, securing health coverage is your best defense against unexpected illness and expense. Check your eligibility for Medicaid or marketplace plans at healthcare.gov—coverage could start in days.
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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.