Tangipahoa Parish Health Data
Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
248
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.4%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.3
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 Tangipahoa Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tangipahoa Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tangipahoa Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.9% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tangipahoa Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.8% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.8% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tangipahoa Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.3% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tangipahoa 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
Tangipahoa Parish Primary Care Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
Tangipahoa Parish records 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This is lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 residents. For mental health services, the parish has 248 providers per 100,000 residents, which is nearly equal to the national median of 250. The life expectancy in the parish is 72.1 years, slightly below the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 22.4% of adults in the parish report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 8.4%, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% but remains below the national average of 10%. This data is sourced from federal reporting systems and the CDC. 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.