Health · Chataignier

Chataignier, LA health

Chataignier differs from Louisiana on 21 of 40 measures. It has fewer binge drinkers (13.6% vs 16.9%) and more adults treating high blood pressure (83.4% vs 78.8%). Where it trails the state: more older adults who have lost all their teeth (40.9% vs 18.1%).

CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for Chataignier
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How Chataignier compares with Louisiana

Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.

Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Chataignier adults…

56 of every 100 Chataignier adults have high blood pressure
Louisiana: 43 in 100 · worse · margin 51.4–60.3%

Bars show Chataignier; the black tick is Louisiana. Tap a condition to see it as people.

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with the state

Chataignier, betterChataignier, worseToo close to callLouisiana
Get no exerciseshare of adults 42.2% Chataignier
LA 30.3%
Sleep under 7 hoursshare of adults 46.7% Chataignier
LA 40.1%
Binge drinkshare of adults 13.6% Chataignier
LA 16.9%
Smoke cigarettesshare of adults 24.2% Chataignier
LA 17.3%
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Care & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Chataignier adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.

85%
Yearly checkup
LA 82%
42%
Dentist visit
LA 57%
87%
Cholesterol check
LA 86%
59%
Colon screening
LA 66%
75%
Mammogram
LA 79%
83%
Taking BP meds
LA 79%
1 in 9
working-age adults has no health insurance
Chataignier 11.2% · Louisiana 1 in 11 (8.9%)
Mind & connection

How Chataignier adults are doing

1 in 3Chataignier adults feel lonely
35.8% · Louisiana 36.6% · too close to call
1 in 4Chataignier adults have been diagnosed with depression
24.6% · Louisiana 26.6% · too close to call
1 in 3Chataignier adults lack social or emotional support
32.9% · Louisiana 28.6% · too close to call
1 in 5Chataignier adults are in frequent mental distress
20% · Louisiana 19.3% · too close to call
Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 3
Chataignier adults worry about having enough food
34.6% · LA 22.5% · worse
1 in 4
Chataignier adults worry about keeping their housing
24.3% · LA 16.8% · worse
1 in 5
Chataignier adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
19.7% · LA 12.4% · worse
1 in 6
Chataignier adults lack reliable transportation
16.3% · LA 11.3% · worse

33.3% of Chataignier adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.

Disability

Living with a disability

48.7%

of Chataignier adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs27.8%
Thinking or memory21.2%
Hearing10.4%
Errands alone14.6%
Vision11%
Dressing or bathing8.9%

Black tick: Louisiana. Shown without a better/worse judgment.

Getting care

Care in and near Chataignier

No hospital or community health center in Chataignier itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERAcadian Medical CenterEunice · 6.6 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbySavoy Medical Center★★★★★ · 7.8 miDirections →
+Low-cost careSouthwest Louisiana Primary Health Care CenterVille Platte · 9.2 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
6.6 mi
Acadian Medical Center
Eunice · ★★★★★
ER
7.8 mi
Savoy Medical Center
Mamou · ★★★★★
ER
8.5 mi
Mercy Regional Medical Center
Ville Platte · ★★★★★
ER
9.2 mi
Southwest Louisiana Primary Health Care Center
3 sites · nearest in Ville Platte
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
13.6 mi
Acadia St. Landry
Church Point · not rated
ERRural critical access
24.3 mi
Swla Center for Health Services
3 sites · nearest in Crowley
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
! Primary careChataignier's county is a federal shortage area for some residents.Low-income residents, Evangeline Parish · need score 13 of 25
! Dental careChataignier's county is a federal shortage area.Evangeline Parish · need score 13 of 25
! Mental healthChataignier's county is a federal shortage area.Evangeline Parish · need score 20 of 25

Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Chataignier. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).

All 40 measures for Chataignier
MeasureChataignierMarginLouisiana
Chronic conditions
High blood pressure55.8%51.4–60.3%42.6%worse
High cholesterol43%38.3–47.7%38.3%about the same
Obesity50%41.6–58.5%40%worse
Arthritis37.6%33.8–41.6%29.7%worse
Depression24.6%21.1–28.4%26.6%about the same
Lost all teeth (65+)40.9%35.1–46.7%18.1%worse
Asthma11.3%10–12.9%10.3%about the same
Cancer (not skin)7.7%6.9–8.5%7.5%about the same
Diabetes23.6%20.7–26.7%15.2%worse
COPD12.7%10.9–14.6%8.5%worse
Heart disease11.2%9.9–12.5%7.5%worse
Stroke7.2%6.4–8%4.3%worse
Habits
Smoke cigarettes24.2%20.9–27.8%17.3%worse
Binge drink13.6%11.1–16.4%16.9%better
Get no exercise42.2%36.4–48.4%30.3%worse
Sleep under 7 hours46.7%39.2–54.2%40.1%about the same
Care & screenings
Yearly checkup84.8%81.8–87.3%81.8%about the same
Dentist visit42.2%38.3–46.3%57.2%worse
Cholesterol check87.4%85.4–89.1%86.4%about the same
Colon screening59.1%53.6–64.4%66.3%worse
Mammogram75.4%67.2–82.6%79.3%about the same
Taking BP meds83.4%80.9–85.8%78.8%better
No health insurance11.2%9–13.9%8.9%worse
Mind & connection
Feel lonely35.8%30.4–41.3%36.6%about the same
Lack emotional support32.9%28.4–37.5%28.6%about the same
Frequent mental distress20%17.8–22.4%19.3%about the same
Fair or poor health35.4%31.2–39.9%24.4%worse
Frequent physical distress20.1%17.6–22.8%15.2%worse
Everyday needs
Food insecurity34.6%29.9–39.6%22.5%worse
Housing insecurity24.3%21.2–27.8%16.8%worse
Utility shut-off threat19.7%17.3–22.2%12.4%worse
No reliable transportation16.3%14.2–18.6%11.3%worse
Receive SNAP33.3%28.8–37.9%19%
Disability
Any disability48.7%43.3–54%38%
Walking or climbing stairs27.8%24.3–31.3%17.6%
Thinking or memory21.2%18.8–23.9%18.4%
Hearing10.4%9.2–11.7%8%
Vision11%9.7–12.5%6.7%
Dressing or bathing8.9%7.8–10.1%5.1%
Errands alone14.6%12.8–16.6%10.3%
About these numbers

How CDC estimates town health

They're modeled estimatesCDC combines a large national health survey with each area's age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Chataignier door to door.
Close calls stay grayEvery figure has a margin of error. When the Louisiana figure falls inside it, we don't call Chataignier better or worse.
CDC's own town estimateCDC publishes Chataignier directly, so these are its own figures.

CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Louisiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.

Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.

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