The Local Market Index · Louisiana 2023

How Many Pharmacies Are in Washington Parish?

As of 2023, Washington Parish has 13 pharmacies, or 2.9 per 10,000 residents, ranking tied at #9 of 50 Louisiana parishes with published figures. That is above the Louisiana statewide rate of 1.8 per 10,000.

The count fell from 14 in 2018 to 13 in 2023, a change of -1 (-7%).

13pharmacies, 2023
2.9per 10,000 residents
#9of 50 parishes
-1change since 2018 (-7%)

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Compared with the state and the top-ranked parish

Washington Parish: 2.9 per 10,000 residentsWashington Parish2.9Louisiana statewide: 1.8 per 10,000 residentsLouisiana statewide1.8#1: Catahoula Parish: 4.6 per 10,000 residents#1: Catahoula Parish4.6
Establishments per 10,000 residents. Bars are drawn to scale.
PlacePharmaciesPopulation (2023)Per 10,000Rank
Washington Parish1345,2382.9#9 of 50
Louisiana (statewide)8234,621,0251.8
Catahoula Parish48,7384.6#1 of 50

Pharmacies in nearby places

PlacePharmaciesPer 10,000Rank
Tangipahoa Parish241.8#30 of 50
St. Tammany Parish542.0#19 of 50
St. Helena ParishNot published (fewer than 3)
Livingston Parish211.4#37 of 50
Orleans Parish611.6#34 of 50
East Feliciana ParishNot published (fewer than 3)

Nearest parishes by distance between centers.

Frequently asked questions

Is Washington Parish a competitive market for pharmacies?

Washington Parish has more pharmacies per resident than 82% of the other 49 Louisiana parishes with published figures, and its density of 2.9 per 10,000 residents is above the statewide rate of 1.8. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.

How does Washington Parish compare to Catahoula Parish?

Catahoula Parish ranks #1 among Louisiana parishes with 4 pharmacies, or 4.6 per 10,000 residents, about 1.6 times the rate in Washington Parish (2.9).

Other industries in Washington Parish

Washington 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.