Vermilion Parish Health Data
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.1%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.5
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 Vermilion Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Vermilion Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.6% | 42.2% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.6% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Vermilion Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.3% | 20.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Vermilion Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.9% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Vermilion Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.5% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Vermilion Parish nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Vermilion Parish Mental Health Provider Access Data
Health data brief for Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
Vermilion Parish reports a mental health provider ratio of 58 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of primary care, the parish has 42 providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 70. The uninsured rate in the parish is 8.2%, slightly higher than the 8.1% state average but lower than the 10% national average. Life expectancy is 74.1 years, which is higher than the Louisiana average of 72.5 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 22.1% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the 17% national average. 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.