St. John the Baptist Parish Health Data
St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana
St. John nears national life expectancy
St. John the Baptist Parish residents live an average of 73.6 years, just 2.8 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 23.8% reporting poor or fair health—32% above the national rate—the parish shows solid but not exceptional health performance by Louisiana standards.
Upper-middle health performer statewide
St. John the Baptist's 73.6-year life expectancy exceeds Louisiana's state average of 72.5 years by 1.1 years, ranking it among the healthier parishes. The uninsured rate of 6.9% sits below the state average of 8.1%, reflecting better coverage and economic security.
Strong position in the metro corridor
St. John the Baptist's 73.6 years places it between St. Bernard Parish (73.2 years) and St. James Parish (74.5 years), with only St. Charles Parish (75.3 years) outperforming the southeast Louisiana cluster. As part of the New Orleans region, St. John benefits from urban economic spillover and healthcare access.
Good coverage, solid mental health access
St. John the Baptist's 6.9% uninsured rate ranks among Louisiana's best, with 33 primary care providers and an impressive 366 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This strong mental health infrastructure reflects community investment in behavioral health and substance use treatment.
Ensure your family's coverage
With 6.9% of St. John the Baptist uninsured, most residents are protected—but 600+ still lack coverage. Check healthcare.gov to confirm your eligibility for Medicaid, marketplace plans, or employer coverage and keep your family healthy and secure.
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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.