Robert "Bob" Hicks House · Photo: Z28scrambler · CC BY-SA 4.0Bogalusa’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Bogalusa differs from Louisiana on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bogalusa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bogalusa
Bogalusa is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Bogalusa is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Bogalusa
47.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 25.5% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Bogalusa’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Bogalusa is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Bogalusa is healthier than 1%. Against the 637 towns with similar household incomes ($23K–$38K), it’s healthier than 21%. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Bogalusa
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.2%, vs 15.2% across Louisiana. In all, Bogalusa runs above Louisiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Bogalusa has a top-rated hospital
Our Lady of the Angels Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Bogalusa’s likely range.
What’s behind Bogalusa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bogalusa is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #133 of 161 in Louisiana. All seven of Bogalusa’s estimates fall in the lowest 5% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 48.4% 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). Bogalusa’s median household income is $30,749; among the 637 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($23K–$38K), it’s healthier than 21%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bogalusa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Bogalusa adults…
Bogalusa runs above LA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bogalusa
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Bogalusa, 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 Bogalusa; ≈ 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 2 parks and preserves
How Bogalusa adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Bogalusa 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.
32% of Bogalusa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Bogalusa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogalusa | D− | 48.4% | 20.2% | 22.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bogalusa adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bogalusa
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bogalusa is better than Louisiana on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Bogalusa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bogalusa | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.3%28.8–35.8 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.6–20.9 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.9%18.6–23.3 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 48.4%40.6–56.1 | 40% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.2%17.8–22.6 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.9%45.5–54.2 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%36–44.9 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35%31.5–38.6 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 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 | 9.6%8.6–10.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12%10.6–13.3 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6%5.5–6.5 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.5%21.2–29.8 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.3%19.5–25.2 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.5%35.3–45.7 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%10.8–16 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.3%37.8–50.9 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%8.8–12.4 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.3%79–85.2 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.7%43.8–51.5 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.9–87.6 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.8–83.5 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.3–68.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%69.2–83 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%22.6–30.3 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%30.6–41.1 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.5%27.6–35.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.9%29.4–36.6 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.2%20.5–26.1 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.5%16.4–20.7 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.1%14.4–18 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32%28.7–35.4 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.3%39.5–48.9 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.2%21.5–26.9 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.4%19.1–23.7 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.9%9–10.8 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14%12.6–15.5 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.7%7–8.4 | 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 Bogalusa
Is Bogalusa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bogalusa is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #133 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 21%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bogalusa?
CDC estimates 48.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.6% and 56.1%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bogalusa?
Our Lady of the Angels Hospital in Bogalusa, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Bogalusa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bogalusa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–12.4%), 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 Bogalusa 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 Bogalusa.
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.