West Baton Rouge Parish Health Data
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.9%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.0 per 100K
Dentists
14.5
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 West Baton Rouge Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | West Baton Rouge Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.1% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | West Baton Rouge Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | West Baton Rouge Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.2% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.1% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | West Baton Rouge Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.9% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare West Baton Rouge Parish nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
West Baton Rouge Parish Primary Care Provider Ratio
Health data brief for West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
In West Baton Rouge Parish, the primary care provider ratio is 18 per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health services are provided at a ratio of 99 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Regarding health coverage, 5.8% of the population is uninsured, which is lower than the 8.1% state average and the 10% national average. Life expectancy in the parish is 74.5 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.5 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 21.9% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in West Baton Rouge Parish.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.