West Feliciana Parish Health Data

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana

Health Score

57/100

Average

Life Expectancy

73.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.7 yr

State avg 72.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.3%

State avg 8.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

52

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

111

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana

Matching U.S. life expectancy

West Feliciana Parish residents live to 73.7 years, nearly matching the U.S. average of 73.5 years. Just 19.8% report poor or fair health, the lowest rate among the eight parishes, reflecting strong overall health.

Above Louisiana's state average

At 73.7 years, West Feliciana Parish outperforms Louisiana's 72.5-year average by 1.2 years. With only 19.8% reporting poor or fair health—the lowest among all parishes examined—the parish stands among Louisiana's healthiest communities.

Second-best health outcomes regionally

West Feliciana Parish's 73.7-year life expectancy trails only West Baton Rouge Parish (74.5) and matches national averages. At 19.8% poor/fair health, it has the best health profile among all eight parishes in this analysis.

Low uninsured rate, adequate providers

West Feliciana Parish has only 5.3% uninsured—the second-lowest rate in the group and well below the state's 8.1% average. With 52 primary care and 111 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, the parish combines strong coverage and accessible care.

Sustain the health advantage

West Feliciana's exceptional health outcomes flow partly from high insurance coverage at 5.3% uninsured. Keep this momentum by maintaining annual enrollment and encouraging remaining uninsured residents to check eligibility at louisiana.gov/dhh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of West Feliciana Parish, LA?
West Feliciana Parish has a health score of 57/100, rated "Average." It ranks #5 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 Feliciana Parish?
Life expectancy in West Feliciana Parish is 73.7 years. The Louisiana state average is 72.5 years, making West Feliciana Parish above the state average.
How does West Feliciana Parish health compare to the Louisiana average?
West Feliciana Parish's health score of 57/100 is above the Louisiana average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 73.7 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 5.3% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect West Feliciana Parish?
Key health factors for West Feliciana Parish include: life expectancy (73.7 years), uninsured rate (5.3%), and primary care physician access (52:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 111:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is West Feliciana Parish a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 57/100 ("Average"), West Feliciana Parish has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Louisiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.7 years. 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is West Feliciana Parish healthier than the Louisiana average?
West Feliciana Parish's health score of 57/100 exceeds the Louisiana average of 36/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.