Washington Parish Health Data
Washington Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.9 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
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
163
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.5%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.5
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 Washington Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.6% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.9% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.1% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.3% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.2% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.2% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.8% | 53.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington Parish nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Washington Parish Below State Average
Health data brief for Washington Parish, Louisiana.
Life expectancy in Washington Parish is 68.9 years, which is lower than the Louisiana average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The parish also has a low primary care provider ratio, with 20 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a ratio of 163 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. About 24.5% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the 17% national average. In terms of health coverage, 7.4% of the population is uninsured, which is lower than the 8.1% state average and the 10% 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.