West Carroll Parish Health Data
West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.5%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.1 per 100K
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 Carroll Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | West Carroll Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.8% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.5% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | West Carroll Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.8% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | West Carroll Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.0% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | West Carroll Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.7% | 21.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare West Carroll 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
West Carroll Parish Mental Health Provider Availability
Health data brief for West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
West Carroll Parish has 64 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 52 per 100,000, also lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the parish is 71.7 years, which is lower than the Louisiana average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. About 26.5% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate stands at 9.0%, higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than 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.