Health Profile of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Baton Rouge Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Baton Rouge | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.6 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.0% | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.9% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Baton Rouge is 73.6 years, about 1.5 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 10.0%, higher than the Louisiana average of 7.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.9% of residents, lower than the Louisiana average of 22.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
65,408 residents in Baton Rouge are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,950 1,357 men · 2,593 women
- 75–84 8,855 3,545 men · 5,310 women
- 65–74 17,058 7,125 men · 9,933 women
- 50–64 35,544 16,464 men · 19,080 women
Younger residents
46,106 residents in Baton Rouge are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 12,847 6,747 boys · 6,100 girls
- 7–12 13,174 6,736 boys · 6,438 girls
- 3–7 11,344 5,847 boys · 5,498 girls
- 0–3 8,741 4,586 boys · 4,155 girls
About 14,873 residents in Baton Rouge (6.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Baton Rouge | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.7% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Baton Rouge is about 19% lower than in Louisiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Baton Rouge | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.2% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.6% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Baton Rouge is about 20% lower than in Louisiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 332,658 cigarettes a day, 10.0 million a month, or 121.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.7 million minutes a day and 1.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Baton Rouge is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 35 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Baton Rouge | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.86 | 7.40 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Baton Rouge is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Louisiana, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Is Baton Rouge, Louisiana a healthy place to live?
Baton Rouge, Louisiana has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
People in Baton Rouge, Louisiana can expect to live 73.6 years on average, 1.5 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
10.0% of residents in Baton Rouge, Louisiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 2.1 points above the Louisiana rate of 7.8%.
What is the obesity rate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
38.7% of adults in Baton Rouge, Louisiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.7 points below the Louisiana rate of 40.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 332,658 cigarettes a day, 10.0 million a month, or 121.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.7 million minutes a day and 1.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Baton Rouge is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 35 lifetimes a year.
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