The County Health Rankings show us that where we live matters to our health. The health of a community depends on many different factors - ranging from health behaviors, education and jobs, to quality of health care, to the environment.

Home > Louisiana
Print

2012 | Assumption, Louisiana

To see more details, click on a measure.

  Assumption Louisiana
Demographics
Population 22,874 4,492,076
% below 18 years of age 24% 25%
% 65 and older 12% 12%
% African American 31% 32%
% American Indian and Alaskan Native 0% 1%
% Asian 0% 2%
% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
% Hispanic 2% 4%
% not proficient in English 4% 3%
% Females 51% 51%
% Rural 45% 27%
Health Outcomes
Diabetes 12% 12%
HIV prevalence rate 88 444
Health Care
Mental health providers 23,026:0 4,381:1
Health care costs $11,250 $11,589
Uninsured adults 25% 25%
Could not see doctor due to cost 14% 18%
Dentists 7,848:1 3,108:1
Social & Economic Factors
Median household income $43,503 $42,510
High housing costs 16% 29%
Children eligible for free lunch 59% 63%
Illiteracy 22.1% 16.0%
Homicide rate   13
Physical Environment
Commuting alone 80% 81%
Access to healthy foods 80% 60%

* Data supplied on behalf of state
Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data