Lyons House · Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 4.0Abbeville’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Abbeville differs from Louisiana on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Abbeville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Abbeville
Abbeville is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Abbeville is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Abbeville
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.5%, vs 15.2% across Louisiana. In all, Abbeville runs above Louisiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Abbeville
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (35.5%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. No reliable transportation (17.5% vs 11.3%) and utility shut-off threats (19% vs 12.4%) are higher too. 34.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Louisiana figure falls outside Abbeville’s likely range.
What’s behind Abbeville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Abbeville is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #139 of 161 in Louisiana. All seven of Abbeville’s estimates fall in the lowest 3% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 47.5% of adults, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Abbeville’s median household income is $33,015; among the 930 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($25K–$41K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Abbeville adults…
Abbeville runs above LA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
34.9% of Abbeville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Abbeville
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Abbeville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Abbeville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Abbeville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Abbeville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Abbeville runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Abbeville adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Abbeville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Abbeville adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Abbeville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Abbeville is better than Louisiana on 1 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Abbeville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Abbeville | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.4%31–37.9 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.6–22.1 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.8%19.5–24.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.5%40.1–54.7 | 40% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.5%18.2–22.9 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.6%45.2–53.6 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%37.1–45.5 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.5%31–37.9 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13%11.6–14.5 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.3%5.8–6.8 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.9%21–29.3 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.1%21.2–27 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 41%35.8–46 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11–16.1 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.4%35.9–49.2 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.2%10.3–14.3 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79–85 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.4%44.5–52.2 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%81.8–85.8 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%78.5–83.1 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61%55.7–66.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%68–82.4 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.2%23.4–31.1 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39%33.7–44.6 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.7%28.5–37.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 35.5%31.8–39.3 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.1%21.3–27.1 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19%16.9–21.3 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.5%15.6–19.6 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 34.9%31.4–38.5 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47.5%42.8–52 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 26.1%23.5–28.9 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.6%21.3–26 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11%10.1–12.1 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.4%13.9–17 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.4%7.7–9.2 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Louisiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Abbeville
Is Abbeville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Abbeville is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #139 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Abbeville?
CDC estimates 47.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.1% and 54.7%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Abbeville?
Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, 1.2 miles in a straight line from Abbeville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Abbeville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–14.3%), against 8.9% across Louisiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Abbeville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Abbeville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Louisiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.