Health · Patterson
Patterson, LA health
Patterson differs from Louisiana on 20 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults who have had cancer (6.7% vs 7.5%). Where it trails the state: more adults facing food insecurity (32.4% vs 22.5%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for PattersonTownTapestry Health GradeNew
D−
Patterson’s Health Grade: D−
On seven CDC health estimates for adults, Patterson is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns.
D-Self-rated healthDPhysical distressD-Mental distressD-ObesityDDiabetesD-SmokingDExercise
All U.S. towns we grade (19,420)Healthier than 2%
Less healthyHealthier
Louisiana towns we grade (261)Healthier than 20%
Towns with similar incomes, $37K–$62K (5,288)Healthier than 2%
About what its income would suggest. Patterson does about as well against towns with similar incomes as against all towns.
These are estimates. At the ends of CDC’s likely ranges, Patterson could be anywhere from D− to D.
How the Health Grade works
- Seven CDC estimates. Adults in fair or poor health, frequent physical distress, frequent mental distress, obesity, diabetes, smoking and no exercise (CDC PLACES, 2025 release). On each one a town earns the share of U.S. towns doing worse, and those shares are averaged. It’s the same score as our Healthiest towns in Louisiana ranking.
- Graded on a national curve. Every U.S. town with 1,000+ residents and all seven estimates (19,420 places) is lined up by score: A+ top 5%A next 10%A- next 10%B B+ to B−, next 30%C C+ to C−, next 30%D D and D−, bottom 15%
- Not adjusted for income. Wealthier towns are usually healthier, and the grade shows that as it is. The similar-incomes bar compares Patterson with U.S. towns whose median household income is within 25% of its own.
- Modeled, not measured. CDC combines national survey answers with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix. Patterson uses CDC’s own estimate for it. High blood pressure is left out because it tracks age more than anything else. The confidence line recomputes the grade with every estimate at the low, then the high, end of its range.
Report card
How Patterson 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
47.2% have obesity
1 better5 close6 worse
Habits
37.8% get no exercise
0 better2 close2 worse
Care & screenings
82% had a checkup
0 better4 close3 worse
Mind & connection
40.8% feel lonely
0 better1 close4 worse
Everyday needs
32.4% face food insecurity
0 better1 close4 worse
Disability
45% have a disability
7 measures · shown without a better/worse judgment
Chronic conditions
Out of every 100 Patterson adults…
47 of every 100 Patterson adults have high blood pressure
Louisiana: 43 in 100 · worse · margin 42.8–51.2%
Bars show Patterson; the black tick is Louisiana. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Habits
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
Patterson, betterPatterson, worseToo close to callLouisiana
Get no exerciseshare of adults
37.8% Patterson
LA 30.3%
LA 30.3%
Sleep under 7 hoursshare of adults
45.2% Patterson
LA 40.1%
LA 40.1%
Binge drinkshare of adults
15.6% Patterson
LA 16.9%
LA 16.9%
Smoke cigarettesshare of adults
23.3% Patterson
LA 17.3%
LA 17.3%
0%10%20%30%40%50%
Care & screenings
Keeping up with care
Share of Patterson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Yearly checkup
LA 82%Dentist visit
LA 57%Cholesterol check
LA 86%Colon screening
LA 66%Mammogram
LA 79%Taking BP meds
LA 79%1 in 9
working-age adults has no health insurance
Patterson 11.1% · Louisiana 1 in 11 (8.9%)
Mind & connection
How Patterson adults are doing
1 in 2Patterson adults feel lonely
40.8% · Louisiana 36.6% · too close to call
1 in 4Patterson adults have been diagnosed with depression
28% · Louisiana 26.6% · too close to call
1 in 3Patterson adults lack social or emotional support
33.5% · Louisiana 28.6% · worse
1 in 4Patterson adults are in frequent mental distress
22.3% · Louisiana 19.3% · worse
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
Patterson adults worry about having enough food
32.4% · LA 22.5% · worse
1 in 4
Patterson adults worry about keeping their housing
23.3% · LA 16.8% · worse
1 in 6
Patterson adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
17.5% · LA 12.4% · worse
1 in 6
Patterson adults lack reliable transportation
15.6% · LA 11.3% · worse
29.9% of Patterson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Disability
Living with a disability
45%
of Patterson adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Walking or climbing stairs22.7%
Thinking or memory22.4%
Hearing8.5%
Errands alone13.3%
Vision9.2%
Dressing or bathing7%
Black tick: Louisiana. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Getting care
Care in and near Patterson
No hospital or community health center in Patterson itself. These are the nearest.
HNearest EROchsner St. MaryMorgan City · 6.6 miDirections →
+Low-cost careTeche Action BoardMorgan City · 6.4 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
6.4 mi
Teche Action Board
5 sites · nearest in Morgan City
Teche Health @ Morgan CityMorgan City · 6.4 mi
Teche Health @ FranklinFranklin · 13.9 mi
Teche Health @ Pierre PartPierre Part · 19 mi
Teche Health @ ThibodauxThibodaux · 29.5 mi
Teche Health @ SugarlandHouma · 33.1 mi
30.6 mi
Life Coast Community Health Center
2 sites · nearest in Thibodaux
Life Coast Community Health CenterThibodaux · 30.6 mi
Life Coast Community Health Center HoumaHouma · 33.6 mi
Nothing matches.
! Primary carePatterson's county is a federal shortage area for some residents.Low-income residents, St Mary Parish · need score 15 of 25
! Dental carePatterson's county is a federal shortage area for some residents.Low-income residents, St. Mary Parish · need score 20 of 25
! Mental healthPatterson's county is a federal shortage area.St. Mary Parish · need score 13 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 Patterson. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 40 measures for Patterson
| Measure | Patterson | Margin | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 47% | 42.8–51.2% | 42.6% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 40.5% | 36.2–44.9% | 38.3% | about the same |
| Obesity | 47.2% | 39.4–55.1% | 40% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 31.9% | 28.6–35.4% | 29.7% | about the same |
| Depression | 28% | 24.2–32.1% | 26.6% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 23.1% | 19.4–27.5% | 18.1% | worse |
| Asthma | 11.5% | 10.1–12.9% | 10.3% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 6.7% | 6–7.4% | 7.5% | better |
| Diabetes | 18.1% | 15.9–20.4% | 15.2% | worse |
| COPD | 10.8% | 9.7–12% | 8.5% | worse |
| Heart disease | 8.5% | 7.6–9.4% | 7.5% | worse |
| Stroke | 5.4% | 4.9–5.8% | 4.3% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.3% | 20.5–26.3% | 17.3% | worse |
| Binge drink | 15.6% | 12.8–18.9% | 16.9% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 37.8% | 32.7–43% | 30.3% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.2% | 38.5–52.2% | 40.1% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 82% | 78.7–85.1% | 81.8% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 50.2% | 46.3–54.2% | 57.2% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 84.4% | 82.4–86.3% | 86.4% | worse |
| Colon screening | 64.4% | 59.1–69.3% | 66.3% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 79.4% | 72.6–85.4% | 79.3% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 78.8% | 76.2–81.3% | 78.8% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 11.1% | 9.4–13% | 8.9% | worse |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 40.8% | 35.6–46.5% | 36.6% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 33.5% | 29.5–38.1% | 28.6% | worse |
| Frequent mental distress | 22.3% | 19.9–24.8% | 19.3% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 31.6% | 28.3–35.1% | 24.4% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 18.4% | 16.4–20.6% | 15.2% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 32.4% | 28.8–36.3% | 22.5% | worse |
| Housing insecurity | 23.3% | 20.6–26.2% | 16.8% | worse |
| Utility shut-off threat | 17.5% | 15.5–19.6% | 12.4% | worse |
| No reliable transportation | 15.6% | 13.9–17.5% | 11.3% | worse |
| Receive SNAP | 29.9% | 26.5–33.4% | 19% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45% | 40.3–49.8% | 38% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 22.7% | 20.2–25.3% | 17.6% | |
| Thinking or memory | 22.4% | 20.2–24.9% | 18.4% | |
| Hearing | 8.5% | 7.6–9.5% | 8% | |
| Vision | 9.2% | 8.3–10% | 6.7% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 7% | 6.4–7.7% | 5.1% | |
| Errands alone | 13.3% | 12–14.8% | 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 Patterson door to door.
Close calls stay grayEvery figure has a margin of error. When the Louisiana figure falls inside it, we don't call Patterson better or worse.
CDC's own town estimateCDC publishes Patterson 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.