Tensas Parish Health Data
Tensas Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
159
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
34.4%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
75.2
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 Tensas Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tensas Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 49.2% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 18.1% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 47.4% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.1% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tensas Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.5% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.8% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 7.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tensas Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.2% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 41.1% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 12.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tensas Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.2% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.7% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tensas 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
Poor Health Rate in Tensas Parish Reaches 34.4 Percent
Health data brief for Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
Tensas Parish has a poor or fair health rate of 34.4%. This is significantly higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the parish is 72.3 years, which is nearly identical to the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years but below the national average of 77 years. Accessibility to care includes 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 159 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are below the national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. The uninsured rate in Tensas Parish is 10.3%, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. These findings are based on the latest figures from the CDC County Health Rankings and NPPES. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Tensas Parish.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.