How Many Pharmacies Are in Plaquemines Parish?
As of 2023, Plaquemines Parish has 3 pharmacies, or 1.3 per 10,000 residents, ranking tied at #40 of 50 Louisiana parishes with published figures. That is below the Louisiana statewide rate of 1.8 per 10,000.
The count is unchanged from 2018, when there were also 3.
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Compared with the state and the top-ranked parish
| Place | Pharmacies | Population (2023) | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaquemines Parish | 3 | 23,070 | 1.3 | #40 of 50 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 823 | 4,621,025 | 1.8 | — |
| Catahoula Parish | 4 | 8,738 | 4.6 | #1 of 50 |
Pharmacies in nearby places
| Place | Pharmacies | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans metro area parent metro | 182 | 1.8 | #4 of 10 |
| St. Bernard Parish | 9 | 2.0 | #19 of 50 |
| Jefferson Parish | 98 | 2.3 | #15 of 50 |
| Lafourche Parish | 16 | 1.7 | #32 of 50 |
| Orleans Parish | 61 | 1.6 | #34 of 50 |
| St. Charles Parish | 4 | 0.8 | #48 of 50 |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | 5 | 1.2 | #45 of 50 |
Nearest parishes by distance between centers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plaquemines Parish a competitive market for pharmacies?
Plaquemines Parish has more pharmacies per resident than 12% of the other 49 Louisiana parishes with published figures, and its density of 1.3 per 10,000 residents is below the statewide rate of 1.8. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.
How does Plaquemines Parish compare to Catahoula Parish?
Catahoula Parish ranks #1 among Louisiana parishes with 4 pharmacies, or 4.6 per 10,000 residents, about 3.5 times the rate in Plaquemines Parish (1.3).
Other industries in Plaquemines 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
- Counseling & mental health
- Child care centers
- Coffee shops
- Bakeries
- Bars & lounges
- Nail salons
- Spas & massage
- Pet grooming & boarding
- Seafood markets
Plaquemines Parish: all 50 industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 446110, 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.