St. Bernard Parish Health Data
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
25.9%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.3
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 St. Bernard Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | St. Bernard Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 42.2% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 14.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.3% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.1% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | St. Bernard Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.7% | 20.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.2% | 32.7% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | St. Bernard Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.2% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | St. Bernard Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare St. Bernard Parish nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
St. Bernard Parish life expectancy exceeds Louisiana state average
Health data brief for St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
Life expectancy in St. Bernard Parish is 73.2 years, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years. However, this remains shorter than the national average of 77 years. The parish has a primary care provider ratio of 25 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70. There are 328 mental health providers for every 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 250. About 25.9% of adults describe their health as poor or fair, a higher rate than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 9.0%, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. These data points reflect reported health outcomes and access levels. 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.