Overall Health Rating
Less healthy than 84% of counties in Louisiana
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Webster Parish | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.1 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.1% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Webster Parish is about the same as in Louisiana, at 75.1 years.
The uninsured population in Webster Parish is 7.1%, lower than the Louisiana average of 8.1%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Webster Parish | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.8% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.8% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.1% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 27.2% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Webster Parish is about 26% higher than in Louisiana. The rate of diabetes in Webster Parish is about 23% higher than in Louisiana. The rate of self-rated poor health in Webster Parish is about 22% higher than in Louisiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Webster Parish | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.4% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 38.5% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Webster Parish are about the same as in Louisiana.
Air Quality
| Metric | Webster Parish | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.95 | 7.40 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Webster Parish is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Webster Parish, Louisiana has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Louisiana, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Webster Parish, Louisiana.
What is the health grade for Webster Parish, Louisiana?
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Is Webster Parish, Louisiana one of the healthiest counties in Louisiana?
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What is the life expectancy in Webster Parish, Louisiana?
The life expectancy in Webster Parish, Louisiana is 75.1 years, about the same as the Louisiana average.
What percentage of Webster Parish, Louisiana residents are uninsured?
7.1% of Webster Parish, Louisiana residents are uninsured, lower than the Louisiana average of 8.1%.
What percentage of Webster Parish, Louisiana residents are obese?
41.1% of Webster Parish, Louisiana residents are classified as obese, higher than the Louisiana average of 40.3%.