West Feliciana Parish Health Data
West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
45.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.6 per 100K
Dentists
19.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.5
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 Feliciana Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | West Feliciana Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.6% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | West Feliciana Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | West Feliciana Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.9% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.3% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | West Feliciana Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare West Feliciana Parish nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured Rate in West Feliciana Parish Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
The uninsured rate in West Feliciana Parish is 5.3%, which is lower than the 8.1% state average and the 10% national average. Residents report a life expectancy of 73.7 years, exceeding the state average of 72.5 years but remaining lower than the 77-year national average. The parish has 52 primary care providers and 111 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Approximately 19.8% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a figure higher than the 17% national 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.