Vernon Parish Health Data
Vernon Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
205
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.3%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.1 per 100K
Dentists
6.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.1
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 Vernon Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Vernon Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.2% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 27.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Vernon Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.2% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.9% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Vernon Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.5% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.2% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.9% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Vernon Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.3% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Vernon 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
Primary Care Provider Statistics for Vernon Parish
Health data brief for Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
The primary care provider ratio in Vernon Parish stands at 27 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The parish has 205 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is closer to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the parish is 73.0 years, higher than the state average of 72.5 years but lower than the 77-year national average. The uninsured rate is 7.6%, which is lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national 10% average. Furthermore, 21.3% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. 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.