St. James Parish Health Data
St. James Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.1
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 St. James Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | St. James Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.7% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.3% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.7% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | St. James Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | St. James Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.6% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.6% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | St. James Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.3% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare St. James Parish nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
St. James Parish mental health provider availability trails national median
Health data brief for St. James Parish, Louisiana.
St. James Parish has 83 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio roughly one-third of the national median of 250. There are 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate in the parish is 6.0%, lower than both the Louisiana state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 74.5 years, exceeding the state average of 72.5 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. About 21.5% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These data points provide a picture of local health coverage and outcomes. 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.