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.

2012 | St. John the Baptist, Louisiana

To see more details, click on a measure.

  St. John the Baptist Louisiana
Demographics
Population 47,086 4,492,076
% below 18 years of age 28% 25%
% 65 and older 10% 12%
% African American 50% 32%
% American Indian and Alaskan Native 0% 1%
% Asian 1% 2%
% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
% Hispanic 5% 4%
% not proficient in English 2% 3%
% Females 51% 51%
% Rural 15% 27%
Health Outcomes
Diabetes 12% 12%
HIV prevalence rate 231 444
Health Care
Mental health providers 47,438:0 4,381:1
Health care costs $8,880 $11,589
Uninsured adults 24% 25%
Could not see doctor due to cost 17% 18%
Dentists 3,645:1 3,108:1
Social & Economic Factors
Median household income $45,987 $42,510
High housing costs 30% 29%
Children eligible for free lunch 78% 63%
Illiteracy 17.3% 16.0%
Homicide rate 17 13
Physical Environment
Commuting alone 85% 81%
Access to healthy foods 80% 60%

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