Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Cullen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cullen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cullen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cullen
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Cullen
1 in 11 adults have had a stroke (9.1%), about twice the Louisiana rate. 3 in 10 adults have diabetes (29%), about twice the Louisiana rate. COPD is also above the state: 15.3%, vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, Cullen runs above Louisiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Cullen
41.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 34.5% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Cullen’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Cullen adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (49.3%), 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 Cullen’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cullen adults…
Cullen runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cullen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
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Care in and near Cullen
No hospital or community health center in Cullen 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 Cullen; ≈ 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 Cullen adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cullen runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Cullen 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.
50.4% of Cullen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Cullen and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill | D− | 48.3% | 23.7% | 28.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cullen adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cullen
Why doesn’t Cullen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cullen.
What hospital is closest to Cullen?
Springhill Medical Center in Springhill, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Cullen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cullen.
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.