LA · Healthcare shortage profile
Vermilion County, LA
Home to 57,359 residents, with 18 active HRSA shortage designations.
- Active HPSAs
- 18
- Population
- 57,359
- Peak shortage score
- 20.0
- MUA Index
- 53.4
Heavy-burden verdict
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Vermilion County ranks among the most underserved counties in the country - 18 active HPSA designations, more than 94% of the 3,289 real US counties, with primary care the deepest gap.
- 18
- Active HPSA designations
- 6
- Mental-health shortages
- 20
- Peak severity score (of 26)
- Top 6%
- US counties by volume
Vermilion County vs. every real US county
Total active HPSA designations, including counties with none
18 Top 6% higher than 94% of 3,289 real US counties
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Source HRSA Data Warehouse, designated HPSAs · 2026
State peer position. Vermilion County falls in the upper quarter of LA counties by active-designation volume, at rank 6 of 64. Ties share a rank; the comparison uses the same current designated records as the national chart.
Healthcare shortage designations from HRSA. FIPS: 22113. Population: 57,359.
Medically Underserved Area
Peak severity scores
Current designated records only. Scores range 0–25 (primary/mental health), 0–26 (dental). Higher = greater need.
Highest-severity HPSA designations
All 18 active (designated) HPSAs in Vermilion County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.
| Name | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Erath Delcambre Community Care Clinic | mental_health | 20.0 |
| Abbeville General Hospital Clinic | mental_health | 20.0 |
| Maurice Community Care Clinic | mental_health | 20.0 |
| LI-Vermilion Parish | mental_health | 19.0 |
| Delcambre Family Clinic | mental_health | 18.0 |
| Southside Family Clinic L L C | mental_health | 18.0 |
| Erath Delcambre Community Care Clinic | dental | 18.0 |
| Abbeville General Hospital Clinic | dental | 18.0 |
| LI - Vermilion Parish | dental | 18.0 |
| Maurice Community Care Clinic | dental | 18.0 |
| Delcambre Family Clinic | dental | 17.0 |
| Southside Family Clinic L L C | dental | 17.0 |
| LI - Vermilion Parish | primary_care | 16.0 |
| Maurice Community Care Clinic | primary_care | 14.0 |
| Erath Delcambre Community Care Clinic | primary_care | 8.0 |
| Southside Family Clinic L L C | primary_care | 8.0 |
| Abbeville General Hospital Clinic | primary_care | 8.0 |
| Delcambre Family Clinic | primary_care | 8.0 |
Heavy-burden reading for Vermilion County
Vermilion County's severest measured gap is in mental health, scored 20.0 of 25, past the 17-point line HRSA uses to open National Health Service Corps placement and enhanced Medicare reimbursement. Primary care reads 16.0 of 25; Dental care reads 18.0 of 26. The county also sits inside a Medically Underserved Area, indexed at 53.4, and the lower the index, the greater the measured need.
Volume places Vermilion County above 94% of real US counties (18 active designations: 6 primary care, 6 mental health, 6 dental). Peak severity on the current designated set is 20.0. The table on this page lists the highest-severity records first so a reader can see which named facilities, geographies, or population groups drive that burden without treating the county total as a personal appointment forecast.
Vermilion County falls in the upper quarter of LA counties by active-designation volume, at rank 6 of 64. Heavy-burden counties are where NHSC placement, Community Health Center grant geography, and related federal instruments concentrate; eligibility still follows the designated area and provider type, not the county boundary alone.
Vermilion County designations by care type
Active Health Professional Shortage Area designations in the county, by provider category (high-priority disciplines emphasized).
- Mental health
Mental health
6 designations
- Dental
Dental
6 designations
Source: HRSA Data Warehouse, Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) + Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) HPSA primary-care, mental-health, and dental designations for Vermilion County, LA · 2026 HRSA designation data updated quarterly; HPSA scores 0-25 (primary/mental) and 0-26 (dental); higher = greater shortage severity. Coverage tiers from U.S. Census ACS PUMS + KFF state tracker.
Acting on a heavy-burden county
Vermilion County's shortage designations unlock specific federal programs and comparisons, here is how to act on them.
- Vermilion County's 18 active designations make providers here eligible for National Health Service Corps loan repayment, estimate the award and service terms. NHSC estimator
- See how the county's primary care burden compares with the rest of LA before you draw conclusions from a single score. LA overview
- Check whether an area clears HRSA's 3,500:1 population-to-provider threshold with the provider-to-population ratio behind an HPSA score. HPSA ratio checker
HPSA scores describe shortage severity within HRSA's designation criteria, not the availability of any individual provider. For a specific appointment, contact a provider or your insurer; use HRSA's current tools to verify a designation.
Counties With a Similar Mental Health Shortage Score
Other U.S. counties whose active HRSA mental-health HPSA score is closest to Vermilion County's 20.0. This compares the designation score only, not local appointment availability or care quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vermilion County a Medically Underserved Area?
Yes, Vermilion County is designated as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) by HRSA. The MUA Index for this county is 53.4. MUA designation qualifies the area for enhanced federal funding and provider incentive programs.
How many healthcare shortage areas does Vermilion County have?
Vermilion County, LA has 18 Health Professional Shortage Area designations: 6 in primary care, 6 in mental health, and 6 in dental care, according to HRSA data.
What does Vermilion County's HPSA score of 20.0 mean?
20.0 in mental health clears 17, HRSA's high-priority line, which is what makes providers here eligible for NHSC placement and enhanced reimbursement.
What healthcare providers are needed in Vermilion County?
Based on HRSA shortage designations, Vermilion County needs additional providers in primary care (family physicians, internists, pediatricians), mental health (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers), and dental care (dentists, dental hygienists). The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayment and scholarship programs for providers who serve in designated shortage areas.
Which federal programs do Vermilion County's designations unlock?
Vermilion County's 18 active designations open NHSC placement, Community Health Center grants, the Medicare bonus and J-1 waivers, but eligibility follows the designated area and provider type, not the county line.
How does Vermilion County compare to other counties in LA?
Vermilion County has 18 total HPSA designations with a peak shortage score of 20.0. You can compare shortage levels across all counties in LA on the state overview page, or view national county rankings to see where Vermilion County stands relative to the rest of the country.
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Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 22113. PlainHealthAccess is not affiliated with HRSA or any government agency.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the HRSA Data Warehouse. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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