Terrebonne Parish Health Data
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
257
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.8 per 100K
Dentists
6.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.4
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 Terrebonne Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Terrebonne Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.0% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Terrebonne Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.2% | 32.7% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Terrebonne Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.0% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.2% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Terrebonne Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.1% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.7% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Terrebonne 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
Terrebonne Parish Uninsured Rate Exceeds Louisiana State Average
Health data brief for Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
Terrebonne Parish has an uninsured rate of 9.6%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 8.1%. Life expectancy for parish residents is 73.2 years, exceeding the state average of 72.5 years but remaining lower than the national average of 77 years. Regarding healthcare access, the parish has 48 primary care providers and 257 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. These numbers compare to the national medians of 70 and 250 providers respectively. Additionally, 21.1% of residents report their health as poor or fair, which is higher than the national average of 17%. This information is compiled from the CDC County Health Rankings and the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.