How Many Counseling & Mental Health Practices Are in Ascension Parish?
As of 2023, Ascension Parish has 9 counseling and mental health practices, or 0.7 per 10,000 residents, ranking tied at #13 of 19 Louisiana parishes with published figures. That is below the Louisiana statewide rate of 1.0 per 10,000.
The count rose from 5 in 2018 to 9 in 2023, a change of +4 (+80%).
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Compared with the state and the top-ranked parish
| Place | Counseling & mental health | Population (2023) | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Parish | 9 | 128,593 | 0.7 | #13 of 19 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 469 | 4,621,025 | 1.0 | — |
| Lafayette Parish | 63 | 245,075 | 2.6 | #1 of 19 |
Counseling & mental health in nearby places
| Place | Counseling & mental health | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge metro area parent metro | 94 | 1.1 | #4 of 10 |
| St. James Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Livingston Parish | 8 | 0.5 | #16 of 19 |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 76 | 1.7 | #3 of 19 |
| Iberville Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Assumption Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
Nearest parishes by distance between centers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ascension Parish a competitive market for counseling and mental health practices?
Ascension Parish has more counseling and mental health practices per resident than 28% of the other 18 Louisiana parishes with published figures, and its density of 0.7 per 10,000 residents is below the statewide rate of 1.0. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.
How does Ascension Parish compare to Lafayette Parish?
Lafayette Parish ranks #1 among Louisiana parishes with 63 counseling and mental health practices, or 2.6 per 10,000 residents, about 3.7 times the rate in Ascension Parish (0.7).
Other industries in Ascension Parish
- Plumbing & HVAC contractors
- Electrical contractors
- Insulation & drywall contractors
- Roofing contractors
- Landscaping services
- Pest control services
- Law offices
- Accounting & CPA firms
- Insurance agencies
- Real estate brokerages
- Dentists
- Chiropractors
- Physicians' offices
- Home health care
- Assisted living facilities
- Veterinary services
- Full-service restaurants
- Hair salons
- Fitness centers
- Auto repair shops
- Hotels & lodging
- Remodeling contractors
- Cleaning services
- Auto body shops
- Physical therapy clinics
- Painting contractors
- Flooring contractors
- Moving companies
- Locksmiths
- Pool services
- Tire shops
- Used car dealers
- Towing services
- Property management
- Mortgage brokers
- Title companies
- Funeral homes
- Trucking companies
- Self storage
- Optometrists
- Pharmacies
- Child care centers
- Coffee shops
- Bakeries
- Bars & lounges
- Nail salons
- Spas & massage
- Pet grooming & boarding
- Seafood markets
Ascension Parish: all 50 industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 621330, establishments) and American Community Survey 2023 five-year population estimates. Establishments are locations, not companies; home-based and self-employed businesses without paid employees are not included. Change compares 2023 with 2018. See the methodology.