St. Mary Parish Health Data
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
Health Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
140
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
St. Mary faces significant life expectancy gap
At 71.8 years, St. Mary Parish residents live 4.3 years less than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. The parish reports a 28% poor or fair health rate—the highest in this comparison—indicating widespread health challenges beyond just life expectancy.
Below-average health rank in Louisiana
St. Mary Parish's 71.8-year life expectancy falls short of Louisiana's 72.5-year state average. With 28% of residents reporting poor or fair health, the parish ranks among Louisiana's most challenged parishes for population health.
Struggles outpace most adjacent parishes
St. Mary's 71.8-year life expectancy trails healthier neighbors like St. Martin (73.3) and Terrebonne (73.2), and its 28% poor/fair rate is the highest in the region. The parish also has fewer primary care providers at 44 per 100,000 compared to better-resourced neighbors.
High uninsured rate adds to health burden
St. Mary's 9.3% uninsured rate is among the highest in the group and well above Louisiana's 8.1% average, leaving nearly 1 in 11 residents without coverage. With 44 primary care providers per 100,000, the parish struggles to meet the care needs of a population with widespread health challenges.
Securing coverage is a critical first step
If you're uninsured, the Louisiana marketplace and Medicaid expansion can connect you with affordable plans and regular care. Head to Healthcare.gov today to explore options that reduce out-of-pocket costs and improve access to preventive services.
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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.