Webster Parish Health Data
Webster Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
255
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.1%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.3
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 Webster Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Webster Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.7% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.7% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.4% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.9% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Webster Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.4% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.0% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Webster Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.9% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.8% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Webster Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.9% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.2% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Webster 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
Health Status Reports for Webster Parish Residents
Health data brief for Webster Parish, Louisiana.
Approximately 28.1% of residents in Webster Parish report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. Life expectancy in the parish is 69.5 years, a figure lower than the state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The parish has 64 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is closer to the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability stands at 255 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, which is nearly equal to the state average of 8.1% and lower than the national 10% 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.