Photo: Tony Ragas · Public domainWhere Buras residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Buras, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Buras. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buras
The nearest ER is 48 miles from Buras
The closest emergency room is Lady of the Sea General Hospital in Cut Off, 47.9 miles away in a straight line. And 16.2% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 11.3% across Louisiana. For everyday care, Plaquemines Primary Care is closer (18.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Buras
42.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 30.7% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Checkups ↓
More Buras adults get no exercise
44.4% 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 Buras’ likely range.
Care in and near Buras
No hospital or community health center in Buras 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 Buras; ≈ 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 Buras adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
4.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Buras adults…
Buras runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
How Buras adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Buras runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Buras 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.
30.4% of Buras adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Buras and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Buras adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Buras
Why doesn’t Buras have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Buras.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Buras.
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.