Health Profile of Slidell, Louisiana
Slidell 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
Slidell Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Slidell | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.1% | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.9% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Slidell is 75.6 years, about 0.5 years longer than the Louisiana average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 10.1%, higher than the Louisiana average of 7.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.9% of residents, lower than the Louisiana average of 22.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,834 residents in Slidell are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 623 170 men · 453 women
- 75–84 1,224 532 men · 692 women
- 65–74 2,496 1,089 men · 1,407 women
- 50–64 4,491 2,293 men · 2,198 women
Younger residents
5,833 residents in Slidell are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,759 862 boys · 897 girls
- 7–12 1,872 915 boys · 957 girls
- 3–7 1,333 631 boys · 702 girls
- 0–3 868 421 boys · 447 girls
About 1,756 residents in Slidell (7.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Slidell | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.2% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.8% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Slidell is about 16% lower than in Louisiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Slidell | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.7% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.0% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Slidell is about 17% lower than in Louisiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,368 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 433,050 minutes a day and 158.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Slidell is 75.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.98 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 | Slidell | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.92 | 7.40 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Slidell is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Slidell, 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 Slidell, Louisiana.
What is the health grade for Slidell, Louisiana?
Slidell, 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 Slidell, Louisiana?
People in Slidell, Louisiana can expect to live 75.6 years on average, 0.5 years longer than the Louisiana average of 75.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Slidell, Louisiana?
10.1% of residents in Slidell, Louisiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 2.2 points above the Louisiana rate of 7.8%.
What is the obesity rate in Slidell, Louisiana?
33.8% of adults in Slidell, Louisiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.6 points below the Louisiana rate of 40.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Slidell, Louisiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,368 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 433,050 minutes a day and 158.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Slidell is 75.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.98 lifetimes a year.
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