St. John the Baptist Parish Health Data
St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
366
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.8%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.3 per 100K
Dentists
14.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.7
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. John the Baptist Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | St. John the Baptist Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 14.9% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.8% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.6% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | St. John the Baptist Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | St. John the Baptist Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 82.4% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.9% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | St. John the Baptist Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.9% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare St. John the Baptist 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
Fair or poor health reports common in St. John the Baptist Parish
Health data brief for St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.
In St. John the Baptist Parish, 23.8% of adults report their health status as fair or poor, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The parish has a mental health provider ratio of 366 per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is 33 per 100,000 residents, which is less than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the parish is 73.6 years, higher than the Louisiana average of 72.5 years but below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.9%, lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. These statistics are sourced from federal health rankings. 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.