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Summary of 
Louisiana
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Strengths

  • High reading proficiency among fourth grade public school students
  • High prevalence of adults with a dedicated health care provider
  • High prevalence of cancer screenings

Challenges

  • High economic hardship index score
  • High homicide rate
  • High incidence of chlamydia

Key Findings

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Featured Measures

View state data on various measures and see how it compares to other states and the U.S. overall.

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Current Reports

America’s Health Rankings builds on the work of the United Health Foundation to draw attention to public health and better understand the health of various populations. Our platform provides relevant information that policymakers, public health officials, advocates and leaders can use to effect change in their communities.

We have developed detailed analyses on the health of key populations in the country, including women and children, seniors and those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, in addition to a deep dive into health disparities across the country.

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Annual Report

Published January 2026

Longest running annual assessment of the nation’s health on a state-by-state basis. The 36th edition features 99 measures across health outcomes and their drivers.

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Senior Report

Published May 2025

A portrait of the health and well-being of adults age 65 and older in the United States — with over a decade of data.

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Health of Women and Children Report

Published December 2025

Latest data provide an overview of challenges and successes across the health of women and children at the national and state levels over time.

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Health of Those Who Have Served Report

Published July 2022

A national report that explores the health and well-being of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Maternal and Infant Health Disparities Data Brief

Published August 2024

Measuring the breadth, depth and persistence of key maternal and infant health disparities by demographic group and at the state level.

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    Annual Report

    Published January 2026

    Longest running annual assessment of the nation’s health on a state-by-state basis. The 36th edition features 99 measures across health outcomes and their drivers.

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    Senior Report

    Published May 2025

    A portrait of the health and well-being of adults age 65 and older in the United States — with over a decade of data.

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    Health of Women and Children Report

    Published December 2025

    Latest data provide an overview of challenges and successes across the health of women and children at the national and state levels over time.

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    Health of Those Who Have Served Report

    Published July 2022

    A national report that explores the health and well-being of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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    Maternal and Infant Health Disparities Data Brief

    Published August 2024

    Measuring the breadth, depth and persistence of key maternal and infant health disparities by demographic group and at the state level.

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Measures Impacting a State's Rank

See which measures have the most impact on Louisiana’s 2025 Annual Report ranking and how Louisiana ranks on all measures.

Louisiana’s 2025 Annual Report Ranking: #50Adjust My Rank

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Trend: Frequent Mental Distress in Louisiana, United States, 2025 Annual Report

Frequent Mental Distress in Louisiana

Percentage of adults who reported their mental health was not good 14 or more days in the past 30 days

Percentage of adults who reported their mental health was not good 14 or more days in the past 30 days

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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

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Frequent Mental Distress in the United States

Percentage of adults who reported their mental health was not good 14 or more days in the past 30 days

12.6% - 13.9%

14.0% - 15.1%

15.2% - 15.9%

16.0% - 17.2%

17.3% - 19.9%

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12.6% - 13.9%

14.0% - 15.1%

15.2% - 15.9%

16.0% - 17.2%

17.3% - 19.9%

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15.7

Alaska Value

Alaska

15.7

* Percentage of adults

18

Alabama Value

Alabama

18

* Percentage of adults

15.6

United States Value

United States

15.6

* Percentage of adults

19.9

Arkansas Value

Arkansas

19.9

* Percentage of adults

14.2

Arizona Value

Arizona

14.2

* Percentage of adults

14.9

California Value

California

14.9

* Percentage of adults

15.2

Colorado Value

Colorado

15.2

* Percentage of adults

13.9

Connecticut Value

Connecticut

13.9

* Percentage of adults

13.3

District of Columbia Value

District of Columbia

13.3

* Percentage of adults

16.1

Delaware Value

Delaware

16.1

* Percentage of adults

15.6

Florida Value

Florida

15.6

* Percentage of adults

16.1

Georgia Value

Georgia

16.1

* Percentage of adults

12.6

Hawaii Value

Hawaii

12.6

* Percentage of adults

14.9

Iowa Value

Iowa

14.9

* Percentage of adults

15.6

Idaho Value

Idaho

15.6

* Percentage of adults

13

Illinois Value

Illinois

13

* Percentage of adults

16.9

Indiana Value

Indiana

16.9

* Percentage of adults

15.9

Kansas Value

Kansas

15.9

* Percentage of adults

18.4

Kentucky Value

Kentucky

18.4

* Percentage of adults

19.8

Louisiana Value

Louisiana

19.8

* Percentage of adults

13.3

Massachusetts Value

Massachusetts

13.3

* Percentage of adults

14.2

Maryland Value

Maryland

14.2

* Percentage of adults

16.4

Maine Value

Maine

16.4

* Percentage of adults

17

Michigan Value

Michigan

17

* Percentage of adults

14

Minnesota Value

Minnesota

14

* Percentage of adults

17.5

Missouri Value

Missouri

17.5

* Percentage of adults

13.5

Mississippi Value

Mississippi

13.5

* Percentage of adults

16.3

Montana Value

Montana

16.3

* Percentage of adults

14.7

North Carolina Value

North Carolina

14.7

* Percentage of adults

12.6

North Dakota Value

North Dakota

12.6

* Percentage of adults

13.4

Nebraska Value

Nebraska

13.4

* Percentage of adults

15

New Hampshire Value

New Hampshire

15

* Percentage of adults

13.2

New Jersey Value

New Jersey

13.2

* Percentage of adults

18.2

New Mexico Value

New Mexico

18.2

* Percentage of adults

18.1

Nevada Value

Nevada

18.1

* Percentage of adults

14.2

New York Value

New York

14.2

* Percentage of adults

17

Ohio Value

Ohio

17

* Percentage of adults

18.6

Oklahoma Value

Oklahoma

18.6

* Percentage of adults

19

Oregon Value

Oregon

19

* Percentage of adults

16

Pennsylvania Value

Pennsylvania

16

* Percentage of adults

14.5

Rhode Island Value

Rhode Island

14.5

* Percentage of adults

15.2

South Carolina Value

South Carolina

15.2

* Percentage of adults

13.8

South Dakota Value

South Dakota

13.8

* Percentage of adults

Tennessee Value

Tennessee

No data

* Percentage of adults

15.7

Texas Value

Texas

15.7

* Percentage of adults

15.5

Utah Value

Utah

15.5

* Percentage of adults

15.7

Virginia Value

Virginia

15.7

* Percentage of adults

15.1

Vermont Value

Vermont

15.1

* Percentage of adults

16.3

Washington Value

Washington

16.3

* Percentage of adults

17.2

Wisconsin Value

Wisconsin

17.2

* Percentage of adults

19.3

West Virginia Value

West Virginia

19.3

* Percentage of adults

15.4

Wyoming Value

Wyoming

15.4

* Percentage of adults

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