St. Charles Parish Health Data
St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
150
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.4 per 100K
Dentists
7.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.9
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. Charles Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | St. Charles Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | St. Charles Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | St. Charles Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.4% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 9.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.4% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | St. Charles Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare St. Charles 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
St. Charles Parish uninsured rate remains lower than state average
Health data brief for St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.
The uninsured rate in St. Charles Parish is 5.5%, which is notably lower than the Louisiana state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 75.3 years, higher than the state average of 72.5 years but shorter than the national mark of 77 years. Approximately 18.0% of adults in the parish report fair or poor health, which is close to the national average of 17%. Access to care includes 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 150 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. These statistics summarize current health data for the parish. 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.