East Feliciana County
LouisianaFIPS 22037
Pop. 19,5391 HospitalSVI 0.59RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | East Feliciana County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.2% | 13.9% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.3% | 42.2% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.7% | 8.1% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.1 | 4.4 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 14,292.445 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
5
Primary Care Physicians
26.0 per 100k
46
NPs & PAs
239.2 per 100k
11
Dentists
992
Hospital Beds
51.6 per 1,000
$13,251.18
Medicare Per Capita
1627.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | East Feliciana County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.7% | — | |
| Depression | 25.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | — | |
| COPD | 9.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 48.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 25.4% | — | |
| Disability | 39.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 33.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.0% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.59
Socioeconomic Status0.47
Household Composition & Disability0.06
Minority Status & Language0.84
Housing Type & Transportation0.96
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in East Feliciana County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern La Mental Health System | Jackson | 334 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.