How Many Home Health Care Agencies Are in Rapides Parish?
As of 2023, Rapides Parish has 20 home health care agencies, or 1.6 per 10,000 residents, ranking tied at #11 of 36 Louisiana parishes with published figures. That is above the Louisiana statewide rate of 1.1 per 10,000.
The count rose from 17 in 2018 to 20 in 2023, a change of +3 (+18%).
Going after this market? Build a keyword list with the keyword-pattern tool prefilled for home health care agencies in Alexandria. The Home health care playbook is in review and will be added.
Compared with the state and the top-ranked parish
| Place | Home health care | Population (2023) | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapides Parish | 20 | 128,470 | 1.6 | #11 of 36 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 486 | 4,621,025 | 1.1 | — |
| Evangeline Parish | 9 | 32,162 | 2.8 | #1 of 36 |
Home health care in nearby places
| Place | Home health care | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria metro area parent metro | 20 | 1.3 | #2 of 10 |
| Grant Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Evangeline Parish | 9 | 2.8 | #1 of 36 |
| Avoyelles Parish | 5 | 1.3 | #15 of 36 |
| LaSalle Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Vernon Parish | 3 | 0.6 | #32 of 36 |
| Allen Parish | 4 | 1.8 | #8 of 36 |
Nearest parishes by distance between centers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rapides Parish a competitive market for home health care agencies?
Rapides Parish has more home health care agencies per resident than 66% of the other 35 Louisiana parishes with published figures, and its density of 1.6 per 10,000 residents is above the statewide rate of 1.1. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.
How does Rapides Parish compare to Evangeline Parish?
Evangeline Parish ranks #1 among Louisiana parishes with 9 home health care agencies, or 2.8 per 10,000 residents, about 1.7 times the rate in Rapides Parish (1.6).
Other industries in Rapides 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
- 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
- Pharmacies
- Child care centers
- Coffee shops
- Bakeries
- Bars & lounges
- Nail salons
- Spas & massage
- Pet grooming & boarding
- Seafood markets
Rapides Parish: all 50 industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 621610, 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.