St. John the Baptist County
LouisianaFIPS 22095
Pop. 42,4771 HospitalSVI 0.72RUCC 1 (Metro)Dental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | St. John the Baptist County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 14.8% | 13.9% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 43.8% | 42.2% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.9% | 8.1% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.3 | 4.4 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,024.333 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
12
Primary Care Physicians
30.3 per 100k
35
NPs & PAs
88.4 per 100k
17
Dentists
48
Hospital Beds
1.2 per 1,000
$11,476.21
Medicare Per Capita
2321.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | St. John the Baptist County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.3% | — | |
| Depression | 24.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | — | |
| COPD | 8.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 46.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 26.1% | — | |
| Disability | 39.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 31.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.72
Socioeconomic Status0.76
Household Composition & Disability0.82
Minority Status & Language0.96
Housing Type & Transportation0.23
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in St. John the Baptist County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Place Behavioral Health | La Place | 104 |
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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.