Where Bonita residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bonita, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bonita. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bonita
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Bonita
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.2%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. Diabetes is also above the state: 23.1%, vs 15.2% across Louisiana. In all, Bonita runs above Louisiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bonita
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (37.7%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. No reliable transportation (17.9% vs 11.3%) and utility shut-off threats (19.6% vs 12.4%) are higher too. 35.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Bonita
48.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 22.7% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Bonita’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
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 Bonita’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bonita adults…
Bonita 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.
35.2% of Bonita adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bonita adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Bonita
No hospital or community health center in Bonita 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 Bonita; ≈ 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 Bonita adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bonita runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Bonita 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.
Bonita and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bonita adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bonita
Why doesn’t Bonita have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bonita.
What hospital is closest to Bonita?
Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Bonita’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bonita.
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. 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.