Union Parish Health Data
Union Parish, Louisiana
Health Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
174
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Union Parish, Louisiana
Union Parish struggles with life expectancy gap
At 71.1 years, Union Parish residents live 5 years less than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. The parish's 24.4% poor or fair health rate exceeds the national average of 17%, indicating persistent health challenges throughout the community.
Below Louisiana averages on key metrics
Union Parish's 71.1-year life expectancy falls 1.4 years below Louisiana's 72.5-year state average. With 24.4% reporting poor or fair health, the parish ranks in the lower tier of Louisiana parishes for population health.
Faces similar challenges as regional peers
Union's 71.1-year life expectancy is among the lowest in the comparison group, trailing healthier parishes like St. Tammany (76.5) and St. Martin (73.3). With only 19 primary care providers per 100,000—the lowest in the region—the parish faces acute access constraints.
Low uninsured rate masks access barriers
Union Parish's 7.4% uninsured rate is the lowest in this comparison and below Louisiana's 8.1% average, suggesting good coverage enrollment. Yet with only 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, access to care remains severely constrained despite having insurance.
Confirm coverage and seek available care
Union's insured status is a strength, but residents should verify their coverage is current and explore telehealth options to reach distant providers. Visit Healthcare.gov to confirm your coverage details and find ways to connect with mental health and primary care services.
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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.