Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Belle Chasse is healthier than 26%
Belle Chasse beats Louisiana on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belle Chasse. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belle Chasse
Belle Chasse looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 91% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 60% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Belle Chasse’s lead shrinks
Belle Chasse is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, but 26% of the 6,440 towns with similar household incomes ($86K–$144K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Belle Chasse
Belle Chasse runs below Louisiana on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (3.1% vs 4.3%), diabetes (11.1% vs 15.2%) and COPD (6.4% vs 8.5%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Belle Chasse adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 4 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Belle Chasse is an active town
Only 24.6% 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 Belle Chasse’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
What’s behind Belle Chasse’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Belle Chasse is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #15 of 161 in Louisiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 65% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Belle Chasse’s median household income is $115,012; among the 6,440 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($86K–$144K), it’s healthier than 26%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Few Louisiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Belle Chasse is healthier than 91% of graded towns, against 60% nationally.
Out of every 100 Belle Chasse adults…
Belle Chasse runs below LA on 6 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.
9.1% of Belle Chasse adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
6.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Belle Chasse
1 community health center in Belle Chasse, 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 Belle Chasse; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Belle Chasse adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Belle Chasse adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Belle Chasse 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.
Belle Chasse and the towns around it
Belle Chasse has the best Health Grade of the 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Chasse | B | 35.2% | 11.1% | 14% | CDC place |
| New Orleans Station | B | 38.7% | 6.8% | 15% | CDC place |
| Terrytown | D | 44.9% | 16.6% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Timberlane | C− | 42.9% | 16.6% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Woodmere | D | 47.8% | 18.7% | 16.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Belle Chasse adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Belle Chasse
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Belle Chasse is better than Louisiana on 16 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Belle Chasse’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Belle Chasse | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15.7–20.9 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.5–14.9 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.5–19.8 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%27.5–43.2 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.5–12.7 | 15.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36%31.7–40.3 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%33.6–42.5 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.2%23.9–30.5 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%8.9–14 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.8–16.4 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 24.6%20.3–29 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.8%16.4–23.6 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%28.3–42.7 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.8–8.3 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%76.8–83.6 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68%64–71.7 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.1–89.6 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.1–80.1 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%64.4–74.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.7%73.2–86.8 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%22.9–30.9 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%29.8–40.1 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22–29.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%10.9–15.4 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.1–12.5 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.1–8.2 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.6–10.8 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%27–35.9 | 38% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.2–15 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.6–17.5 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 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 Belle Chasse
Is Belle Chasse a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Belle Chasse is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #15 of 161 in Louisiana. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Belle Chasse?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 43.2%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Belle Chasse?
West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Belle Chasse’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Belle Chasse have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.3%), 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 Belle Chasse 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 Belle Chasse.
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.