St. Tammany Parish Health Data
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
296
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 77.2 per 100K
Dentists
12.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.9
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. Tammany Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | St. Tammany Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 7.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | St. Tammany Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 7.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | St. Tammany Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.6% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 10.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | St. Tammany Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare St. Tammany Parish nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
St. Tammany Parish Mental Health Provider Rate Higher Than Median
Health data brief for St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
St. Tammany Parish has 296 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250. The parish's life expectancy is 76.5 years, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years and sits just below the national average of 77 years. About 19.0% of residents report poor or fair health, which is closer to the national average of 17% than many surrounding parishes. Primary care provider availability is 77 per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, which is lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. These metrics reflect the most recent data available from the CDC and the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.