Where Choctaw residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Choctaw, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Choctaw. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Choctaw
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Choctaw
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.4%, vs 29.7% across Louisiana. In all, Choctaw runs above Louisiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Choctaw 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 ↓
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 Choctaw’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Choctaw adults…
Choctaw runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Choctaw is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Choctaw as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Choctaw adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Choctaw
No hospital or community health center in Choctaw 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 Choctaw; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Choctaw adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Choctaw adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Choctaw 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.
Choctaw and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraemer | C− | 43.6% | 13.4% | 16.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Choctaw adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Choctaw
Why doesn’t Choctaw have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Choctaw.
What hospital is closest to Choctaw?
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center in Thibodaux, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Choctaw’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 Choctaw?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux in Thibodaux, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Choctaw.
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.