Photo: Frankbp · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Louisiana, Covington is healthier than 72% of graded towns
Covington differs from Louisiana on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Covington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Covington
Covington looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 73% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 25% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Covington
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.8%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Conditions ↓
Covington has a top-rated hospital
St. Tammany Parish Hospital 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 Covington’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Covington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Covington is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns, #45 of 161 in Louisiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 41% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Covington’s median household income is $75,851; among the 10,835 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 19%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Covington compares well: colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 71.3% (U.S. 65.5%).
Care in and near Covington
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Covington, 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 Covington; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Covington adults…
Covington runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Covington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Covington adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Covington 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.
15.7% of Covington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Covington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | C | 38.7% | 14.1% | 16.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Covington adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Covington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Covington is better than Louisiana on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Covington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Covington | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%19.8–25.4 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.1–16.6 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17–21.3 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.7%33.3–44.2 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.4–16 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.9%36.3–43.6 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%34.3–41.7 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%25.9–31.8 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.6–8.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 8.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 4.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%10–14.5 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%14–18.9 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.1%24.2–32.1 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.7–20.3 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%34.8–44 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.6–9.5 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.7–83.5 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.8%58.5–64.9 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.5–89 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.8%77.3–82.2 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%67.4–74.9 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.5%78.4–87.9 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.6–29.4 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%28.5–37.2 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%22–28.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.7%16.2–21.3 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.3%12.4–16.4 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%9.2–12 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.5–11 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.7%13.5–17.9 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.2%32.2–40.3 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.4–18.6 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.2–19.3 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.2–9.1 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 10.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 5.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Covington
Is Covington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Covington is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #45 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 19%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Covington?
CDC estimates 38.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.3% and 44.2%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Covington?
St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Covington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Covington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.5%), 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 Covington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Covington.
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.