Where Calhoun residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Calhoun, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Calhoun. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Calhoun
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Calhoun
Calhoun runs below Louisiana on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (10.3% vs 15.2%), stroke (3% vs 4.3%) and heart disease (5.6% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Calhoun adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 4 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Calhoun is an active town
Only 25.2% 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 Calhoun’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Calhoun adults…
Calhoun runs below LA on 5 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.
9.7% of Calhoun adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
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.
Care in and near Calhoun
No hospital or community health center in Calhoun 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 Calhoun; ≈ 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 Calhoun adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Calhoun adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Calhoun 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.
Calhoun 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 Calhoun adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Calhoun
Why doesn’t Calhoun have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Calhoun.
What hospital is closest to Calhoun?
Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Calhoun’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 Calhoun.
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.