Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0Coushatta’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Coushatta differs from Louisiana on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coushatta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coushatta
Coushatta is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Coushatta is healthier than fewer than 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Coushatta
43.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 24.9% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Coushatta’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Coushatta
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.1%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. Diabetes is also above the state: 23.2%, vs 15.2% across Louisiana. In all, Coushatta runs above Louisiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Coushatta, and more people treating it
54.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Coushatta has a top-rated hospital
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Coushatta’s likely range.
What’s behind Coushatta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coushatta is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Coushatta’s estimates fall in the lowest 4% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 23.2% of adults, against 15.2% across Louisiana and 12% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Coushatta’s median household income is $31,250; among the 704 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($23K–$39K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Coushatta compares well: binge drinking, 12% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Coushatta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Coushatta adults…
Coushatta runs above LA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Coushatta
1 hospital in Coushatta, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Coushatta; ≈ 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.
How Coushatta adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Coushatta runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Coushatta 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.
39.2% of Coushatta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Coushatta and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Coushatta adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Coushatta
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Coushatta is better than Louisiana on 2 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Coushatta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Coushatta | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 36.8%32.3–41.9 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%17.6–23.1 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.5%19–24.3 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.6%38.6–56.5 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 23.2%20.3–26.3 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 54.1%49.4–58.7 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%36–45.7 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.2%32.3–40.1 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.5–13.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6%9.4–12 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.1%11.3–15.2 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.9%20.8–29.6 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24%20.7–28.1 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 43.9%37.6–50.5 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12%9.6–14.7 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 48.1%40.3–55.8 | 40.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12%9.5–14.8 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.6%81.4–87.3 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.6%39.5–47.5 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.7–87.8 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.3%79.8–84.5 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.4%57.6–68.8 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%71.6–85.2 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21–29 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.2%33.5–45.3 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34%29.4–39.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 39.9%34.6–45.6 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 28%24.1–32.1 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 22.3%19.6–25.4 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.1%16.4–22 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 39.2%33.8–44.6 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 49%43.3–54.8 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 28.3%24.6–32.1 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.1%20.2–26.4 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 12%10.5–13.6 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.1%14–18.5 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.3%8.1–10.7 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Louisiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Coushatta
Is Coushatta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coushatta is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Coushatta?
CDC estimates 47.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.6% and 56.5%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Coushatta?
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center in Coushatta, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Coushatta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Coushatta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–14.8%), against 8.9% across Louisiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Coushatta more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coushatta.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.