Where Branch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Branch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Branch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Branch
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.4% of Branch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Branch adults…
On every condition, Branch is about the same as Louisiana. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Branch
No hospital or community health center in Branch 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 Branch; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Branch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Branch adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Branch 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.
Branch 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 Branch adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Branch
Why doesn’t Branch have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Branch.
What hospital is closest to Branch?
Acadia St. Landry in Church Point, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Branch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Branch?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Swla Center for Health Services - Crowley in Crowley, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Branch.
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.