West Carroll Parish Health Data

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

Below national life expectancy

West Carroll Parish residents live to 71.7 years, nearly 2 years below the U.S. average of 73.5 years. More than one in four (26.5%) report poor or fair health, indicating a community facing notable health stress.

Below Louisiana average

At 71.7 years, West Carroll Parish falls 0.8 years below Louisiana's 72.5-year average, ranking in the lower half of the state's parishes. The 26.5% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state baseline, signaling concentrated health challenges.

Lower-tier performer regionally

West Carroll Parish (71.7 years) ranks below Vermilion Parish (74.1) and Vernon Parish (73.0), though slightly above Washington Parish (68.9). At 26.5% poor/fair health, it's among the region's more burdened communities.

Highest uninsured rate with decent providers

West Carroll Parish has the highest uninsured rate among the eight parishes at 9.0%—0.9 percentage points above the state average. With 52 primary care providers and 64 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, access exists, but uninsured residents may hesitate to seek care.

Enrollment critical in West Carroll

With the region's highest uninsured rate, West Carroll Parish residents should prioritize health insurance enrollment through louisiana.gov/dhh or local navigators. Even modest coverage opens doors to preventive care and chronic disease management that can reverse local health trends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of West Carroll Parish, LA?
West Carroll Parish has a health score of 26/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #52 out of 64 counties in Louisiana (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in West Carroll Parish?
Life expectancy in West Carroll Parish is 71.7 years. The Louisiana state average is 72.5 years, making West Carroll Parish below the state average.
How does West Carroll Parish health compare to the Louisiana average?
West Carroll Parish's health score of 26/100 is below the Louisiana average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 71.7 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.0% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect West Carroll Parish?
Key health factors for West Carroll Parish include: life expectancy (71.7 years), uninsured rate (9.0%), and primary care physician access (52:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 64:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is West Carroll Parish a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 26/100 ("Below Average"), West Carroll Parish faces health challenges compared to other counties in Louisiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.7 years. 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in West Carroll Parish?
West Carroll Parish's health score of 26/100 is below the Louisiana average of 36/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.