Bank of Addis · Photo: Z28scrambler · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Louisiana, Addis is healthier than 93% of graded towns
Addis differs from Louisiana on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Addis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Addis
Addis looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 93% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 62% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Addis
Addis runs below Louisiana on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.3% vs 7.5%), COPD (4.9% vs 8.5%) and stroke (2.6% vs 4.3%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%). Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Addis’ lead shrinks
Addis is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but 34% of the 7,449 towns with similar household incomes ($81K–$135K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Addis doesn’t win on
20.4% of adults binge drink, vs 16.9% across Louisiana, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Addis is an active town
Only 22.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
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 Addis’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Addis’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Addis is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #12 of 161 in Louisiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 87% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Addis’ median household income is $108,041; among the 7,449 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$135K), it’s healthier than 34%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Addis adults…
Addis runs below LA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Addis residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
Care in and near Addis
No hospital or community health center in Addis itself. These are the nearest.
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 Addis; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Addis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Addis adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Addis adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.4% of Addis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Addis and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addis | B | 39.1% | 10.1% | 13.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Addis adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Addis
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Addis is better than Louisiana on 18 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Addis’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Addis | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%14.7–19.7 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%9.9–13 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.5–21.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.1%31.1–47.7 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.8–11.7 | 15.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%30.9–39.5 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.2%28.2–36.6 | 38.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.2%19.5–25.3 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.9–6.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.9%4.2–5.5 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.5–11.3 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.3–15.8 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.8%18.6–27.1 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.4%17–24.6 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1%32–46.3 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.4–7.9 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77–83.8 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.6%61.8–69 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85–88.8 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.9%69.8–76.1 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%62.4–72 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82%75.4–87.3 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.2–30.1 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.7%31.2–42 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.2%25.1–33.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.7%13.9–19.6 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%12.5–17.2 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.7–10.2 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.4%10.1–14.7 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7%25.3–34.1 | 38% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11%9.4–12.5 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.6–17.6 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.7–4.6 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Addis
Is Addis a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Addis is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #12 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Addis?
CDC estimates 39.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 47.7%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Addis?
The General in Baton Rouge, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Addis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Addis have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.9%), 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 Addis more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Addis.
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.