St. Martin Parish Health Data
St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
147
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.5%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.2
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. Martin Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | St. Martin Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.0% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.4% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | St. Martin Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.7% | 20.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | St. Martin Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.6% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.6% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | St. Martin Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.7% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.3% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare St. Martin Parish nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
St. Martin Parish Primary Care Availability Below National Median
Health data brief for St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.
St. Martin Parish has 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This rate is far below the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. Mental health provider availability is also lower than the national median of 250, with 147 providers per 100,000 residents recorded in the parish. The life expectancy in St. Martin is 73.3 years, which exceeds the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 22.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate for the parish is 7.9%, which is lower than both the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. These statistics are sourced from federal and state health databases. 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.