On CDC estimates, Amelia is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Amelia differs from Louisiana on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Amelia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Amelia
1 in 5 working-age adults in Amelia has no health insurance
20.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.9% across Louisiana. Checkups ↓
Amelia is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Amelia is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Amelia is behind on routine checkups
It trails Louisiana on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (77.4% vs 81.8%), dentist visits (47.8% vs 57.2%), cholesterol checks (81.8% vs 86.4%) and colon screening (55.8% vs 66.3%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Amelia
Amelia runs below Louisiana on cancer (5.2% vs 7.5%) and arthritis (24.2% vs 29.7%). Conditions ↓
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 Amelia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Amelia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Amelia is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 15% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Amelia’s median household income is $55,472; among the 7,558 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Amelia compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Amelia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Amelia adults…
Amelia runs below LA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Amelia
No hospital or community health center in Amelia 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 Amelia; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Amelia adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Amelia runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Amelia 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.7% of Amelia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Amelia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia | D | 41% | 15.5% | 19.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Amelia adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Amelia
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Amelia is better than Louisiana on 5 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Amelia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Amelia | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.5%26.9–34.5 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.9–19.1 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.5–22 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41%33.6–48.8 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.5%13.6–17.8 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38%33.9–42.2 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%35.1–43.8 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.2%21.4–27.3 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9%7.9–10.2 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.7–8.7 | 8.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.2%14.8–22 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%16.7–22.2 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 38.3%33.2–43.7 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.1–20.9 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.7%35.9–49.7 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.3%16.8–24.3 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.3–81 | 81.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.8%43.9–51.8 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.8%79.1–84.2 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%71–76.9 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.8%50.5–61 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%66.2–81.1 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%20.9–28.3 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.2%35.8–46.9 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.7%30.3–39.6 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 31.4%27–35.9 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.4%19.3–25.7 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.3%11.6–15.4 | 12.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.1%12.2–16.2 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.7%18.4–25.4 | 19% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.9%37.1–47 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.1%15.9–20.7 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.5%18.9–24.2 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–9 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.4–12 | 10.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.8–6 | 5.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Amelia
Is Amelia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Amelia is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Amelia?
CDC estimates 41% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.6% and 48.8%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Amelia?
Ochsner St. Mary in Morgan City, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Amelia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Amelia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.8–24.3%), 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 Amelia more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Amelia.
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.