Where Chataignier residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chataignier, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chataignier. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chataignier
Dental care lags in Chataignier
42.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 40.9% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Chataignier’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Chataignier
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.2%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.6%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. COPD is also above the state: 12.7%, vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, Chataignier runs above Louisiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Chataignier adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.2%), 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 Chataignier’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chataignier adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Chataignier adults…
Chataignier runs above LA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Chataignier
No hospital or community health center in Chataignier 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 Chataignier; ≈ 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).
How Chataignier adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Chataignier 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.
33.3% of Chataignier adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Chataignier 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 Chataignier adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chataignier
Why doesn’t Chataignier have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chataignier.
What hospital is closest to Chataignier?
Acadian Medical Center in Eunice, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Chataignier’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chataignier?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Evangeline Parish Site in Ville Platte, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chataignier.
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.