The Tri-Parish lags behind the state and nation in most health rankings, according to the 2023 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps issued by he University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Some 24% of St. Landry Parish residents live in poor or fair health.
In Evangeline Parish, 26% of residents are in poor or fair health.
In Acadia Parish, 21% of residents live in poor or fair health.
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