Winn Parish Health Data

Winn Parish, Louisiana

Health Score

28/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.1 yr

State avg 72.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.0%

State avg 8.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

45

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

68

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Winn Parish, Louisiana

Notably short of U.S. life expectancy

Winn Parish residents live to 70.1 years, about 3.4 years below the U.S. average of 73.5 years. With 24.8% reporting poor or fair health, the parish reflects Louisiana's persistent health challenges.

Below Louisiana's average

At 70.1 years, Winn Parish trails Louisiana's 72.5-year state average by 2.4 years, ranking among the state's lower-performing parishes. The 24.8% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state baseline, indicating above-average health burden.

Middle-to-lower performer in region

Winn Parish's 70.1-year life expectancy ranks below Vermilion Parish (74.1) and Vernon Parish (73.0), falling just above Washington Parish (68.9). At 24.8% poor/fair health, it sits in the region's upper half of burden.

Reasonable access, standard uninsured rate

Winn Parish has 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—solid mid-range access—and 68 mental health providers per 100,000. With 8.0% uninsured, the parish matches the state average, suggesting that health gaps stem from poverty and chronic disease rather than insurance barriers alone.

Coverage is the first step

With 8.0% uninsured and available providers, Winn Parish residents should ensure health coverage through louisiana.gov/dhh, then work with primary care to address chronic conditions. Insurance unlocks preventive care—the foundation for longer, healthier lives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Winn Parish, LA?
Winn Parish has a health score of 28/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #48 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 Winn Parish?
Life expectancy in Winn Parish is 70.1 years. The Louisiana state average is 72.5 years, making Winn Parish below the state average.
How does Winn Parish health compare to the Louisiana average?
Winn Parish's health score of 28/100 is below the Louisiana average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 70.1 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.0% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Winn Parish?
Key health factors for Winn Parish include: life expectancy (70.1 years), uninsured rate (8.0%), and primary care physician access (45:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 68:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Winn Parish a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 28/100 ("Below Average"), Winn Parish faces health challenges compared to other counties in Louisiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.1 years. 8.0% 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 Winn Parish?
Winn Parish's health score of 28/100 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.