Vermilion Parish Health Data
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
Living longer than the nation
Vermilion Parish residents live to 74.1 years on average, beating the U.S. life expectancy of 73.5 years. Just 22.1% report being in poor or fair health, suggesting relatively strong health outcomes despite Louisiana's reputation as a challenging health state.
Above average for Louisiana
At 74.1 years, Vermilion's life expectancy outpaces Louisiana's state average of 72.5 years by 1.6 years. The parish ranks as one of Louisiana's healthier communities, with fewer residents reporting poor or fair health than the state norm.
Regional health leader
Vermilion Parish outperforms most neighboring parishes: its 74.1-year life expectancy exceeds Vernon Parish (73.0) and West Carroll Parish (71.7). The 22.1% poor/fair health rate sits between the healthiest neighbors and those facing greater challenges.
Good access, low uninsured rate
Only 8.2% of Vermilion residents lack health insurance—essentially matching the state average. The parish offers 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 58 mental health providers per 100,000, providing reasonable access to both preventive and behavioral care.
Keep health coverage strong
With an uninsured rate near the state average, Vermilion residents should verify their coverage annually through Louisiana's health insurance marketplace. Explore options at louisiana.gov/dhh or visit a local navigator to ensure continuous, affordable coverage.
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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.