Terrebonne Parish Health Data

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureTerrebonne ParishState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity41.0%42.2%37.6%1.2 pts better than state
Diabetes13.2%14.2%11.2%1.0 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure37.8%41.2%33.5%3.4 pts better than state
Depression28.0%27.7%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureTerrebonne ParishState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking18.8%20.1%16.3%1.3 pts better than state
Binge Drinking18.7%17.9%17.8%0.8 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity32.2%32.7%27.0%near state average

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureTerrebonne ParishState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup80.0%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

MeasureTerrebonne ParishState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress21.1%21.2%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration42.7%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Uninsured rate

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.

Get Care in Terrebonne 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.

Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish

ER
4/5
(985) 873-4141
8166 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360
Acute Care HospitalsGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

Leonard J Chabert Medical Center

ER
3/5
(985) 873-2200
1978 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA 70363
Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Other

Physicians Medical Center

Not rated by CMS
(985) 853-1390
218 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360
Acute Care HospitalsPhysician

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Terrebonne Parish, LA?
Terrebonne Parish has a health score of 37/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #26 out of 64 counties in Louisiana (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Terrebonne Parish?
Life expectancy in Terrebonne Parish is 73.2 years. The Louisiana state average is 72.5 years, making Terrebonne Parish above the state average.
How does Terrebonne Parish health compare to the Louisiana average?
Terrebonne Parish's health score of 37/100 is above the Louisiana average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 73.2 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.6% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Terrebonne Parish?
Key health factors for Terrebonne Parish include: life expectancy (73.2 years), uninsured rate (9.6%), and primary care physician access (48:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 257:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Terrebonne Parish a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 37/100 ("Below Average"), Terrebonne Parish faces health challenges compared to other counties in Louisiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.2 years. 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Terrebonne Parish healthier than the Louisiana average?
Terrebonne Parish's health score of 37/100 exceeds the Louisiana average of 36/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.