Wilder House · Photo: Jonathan Fricker · Public domainWhere Chatham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chatham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chatham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chatham
Dental care lags in Chatham
46.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 29% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Chatham’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Chatham is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Chatham’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Chatham
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.1%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (16.5% vs 12.4%) and no reliable transportation (14.9% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 29% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Chatham’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chatham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Chatham
No hospital or community health center in Chatham 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 Chatham; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29% of Chatham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Chatham adults…
Chatham runs above LA on 6 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.
How Chatham adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Chatham 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.
Chatham 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 Chatham adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chatham
Why doesn’t Chatham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chatham.
What hospital is closest to Chatham?
Jackson Parish Hospital in Jonesboro, 16.1 miles in a straight line from Chatham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chatham.
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.