Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Bridge City is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Bridge City differs from Louisiana on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bridge City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bridge City
Bridge City is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Bridge City is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Bridge City
45.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 24.5% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bridge City
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.7%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Housing insecurity (25.6% vs 16.8%) and utility shut-off threats (18.8% vs 12.4%) are higher too. 29.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Bridge City looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 23% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 2% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Health varies a lot right around Bridge City
Grades next door run from Elmwood (A−) to Avondale (D−). Bridge City is a D−. Around town ↓
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 Bridge City’s likely range.
What’s behind Bridge City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bridge City is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #124 of 161 in Louisiana. All seven of Bridge City’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 47.8% 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). Bridge City’s median household income is $57,031; among the 8,037 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Louisiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Bridge City is healthier than 23% of graded towns, against 2% nationally.
Where Bridge City compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bridge City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.6% of Bridge City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Bridge City and the towns around it
Bridge City’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge City | D− | 47.8% | 20.1% | 20.6% | CDC place |
| Westwego | D− | 44.4% | 17.6% | 20.2% | CDC place |
| Avondale | D− | 45.4% | 20.8% | 22% | CDC place |
| Jefferson | C | 41.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| New Orleans | C+ | 34% | 15.1% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Elmwood | A− | 37.5% | 9.9% | 9.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Bridge City adults…
Bridge City runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Bridge City residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Bridge City
No hospital or community health center in Bridge City 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 Bridge City; ≈ 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.
How Bridge City adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bridge City runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Bridge City 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bridge City adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bridge City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bridge City is better than Louisiana on 1 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Bridge City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bridge City | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.4%29.1–35.5 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.8–19.7 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.3%19.1–23.5 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.8%42.8–52.5 | 40% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.1%17.9–22.1 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.5%43.2–49.7 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%34.8–41.2 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6%27.9–33.1 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.3 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%9–11.3 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.5%20.9–28.4 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.6%18–23 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.3%35–43.5 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.6–17.4 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.4%41.9–50.9 | 40.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.9%12.7–17.2 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%79.6–84.9 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.2%41.8–48.5 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.9–86.9 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%77–81.6 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.8%56.5–64.9 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%69.9–81.9 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%22.2–28.1 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.1%37–45.2 | 36.6% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.4%29.7–37.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.7%30.6–38.5 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.6%22.6–28.7 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.8%16.7–21.1 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.6%14.7–18.6 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.6%26–33.2 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.2%39.1–47.1 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.3%19.9–24.6 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.3%19.9–24.5 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.8%8.9–10.7 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.2%11.7–14.6 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 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 Bridge City
Is Bridge City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bridge City is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #124 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bridge City?
CDC estimates 47.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 42.8% and 52.5%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bridge City?
Ochsner Medical Center Acute in New Orleans, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Bridge City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bridge City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.7–17.2%), 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 Bridge City 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 Bridge City.
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.