Photo: Gloverepp · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Louisiana, Denham Springs is healthier than 82% of graded towns
Denham Springs differs from Louisiana on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Denham Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Denham Springs
Denham Springs looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 82% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 38% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Denham Springs is short on primary care and mental health care
Denham Springs’ county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Denham Springs
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.8%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Denham Springs adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 6 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 Denham Springs’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Denham Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Denham Springs is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #30 of 161 in Louisiana. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 50% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Denham Springs’ median household income is $71,569; among the 10,637 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$89K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Denham Springs compares well: colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 71.4% (U.S. 65.5%).
Care in and near Denham Springs
No hospital or community health center in Denham Springs 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 Denham Springs; ≈ 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.
12.1% of Denham Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Denham Springs adults…
Denham Springs runs below LA on 2 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Denham Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Denham Springs adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Denham Springs 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.
Denham Springs and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs | C+ | 37.8% | 13.6% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Central | B+ | 31.2% | 11.7% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| St. George | — | — | — | — |
St. George: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Denham Springs adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Denham Springs
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Denham Springs is better than Louisiana on 10 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Denham Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Denham Springs | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.6%18.1–23.3 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.7–16.2 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%32.1–43.7 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.2%38.5–46 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%36.2–44 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.4–33.5 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 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 | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.5%6.7–8.5 | 8.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.7%8.6–12.9 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%12.7–17 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%22.9–30.6 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.6–20.6 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%32.3–43.7 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6.3–9 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83%80–85.7 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.4%59.7–66.8 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.2–89.4 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.6–81.5 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.4%66.8–75.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%73.5–85.6 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.7%24.2–31.5 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.9–38.1 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%22.6–29.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.5%14–18.9 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.6–14.1 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.3–9.5 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.1%10.3–14.1 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.9%32.9–41.1 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.5%13.6–17.5 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.8–18.7 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Denham Springs
Is Denham Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Denham Springs is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #30 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Denham Springs?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 43.7%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Denham Springs?
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Denham Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Denham Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–9%), 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 Denham Springs 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 Denham Springs.
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.