Union Parish Health Data
Union Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
24.4%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.6
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 Union Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 14.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.0% | 41.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.8% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.6% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.6% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.1% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.4% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.0% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.2% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Union Parish nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Union Parish Primary Care Rate Below State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Union Parish, Louisiana.
Union Parish has 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This is the lowest rate among several neighboring parishes and falls significantly below the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. The availability of mental health providers is 174 per 100,000 residents, which is also below the national median of 250. The life expectancy in Union Parish is 71.1 years, lower than the Louisiana average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. About 24.4% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.4%, which is lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Data is provided by the CDC and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. Explore state-level data.
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.