Photo: OzarksRazorback · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Louisiana, Destrehan is healthier than 88% of graded towns
Destrehan beats Louisiana on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Destrehan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Destrehan
Destrehan looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 88% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 47% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Destrehan 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 ↓
Destrehan adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (31.5% vs 36.6%) and lack of emotional support (23.9% vs 28.6%) both run below Louisiana. Mind & connection ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Destrehan
Destrehan runs below Louisiana on stroke (3.5% vs 4.3%), COPD (7.2% vs 8.5%) and diabetes (12.9% vs 15.2%). Conditions ↓
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 Destrehan’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Destrehan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Destrehan is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns, #21 of 161 in Louisiana. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 56% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Destrehan’s median household income is $90,509; among the 9,888 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 33%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Destrehan compares well: lost all teeth (ages 65+), 8.6% (U.S. 12.3%); no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7% (U.S. 11%); dentist visit in the past year, 69% (U.S. 63.2%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.7% of Destrehan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
How Destrehan adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Destrehan does better than Louisiana.
1 in 3 Destrehan 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.
Out of every 100 Destrehan adults…
Destrehan runs below LA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Destrehan
No hospital or community health center in Destrehan 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 Destrehan; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Destrehan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Destrehan and the towns around it
Destrehan’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Destrehan adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Destrehan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Destrehan is better than Louisiana on 16 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Destrehan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Destrehan | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.8%17.1–22.8 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.1–15.8 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.2–19.5 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%29.4–43.9 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.1–14.7 | 15.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 40.6%36.3–44.9 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35.2–43.9 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.1%25.7–32.5 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%6.9–10.6 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%11.9–16.8 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%22–30.8 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%14.9–21.5 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%30–43.1 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.7–8.4 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79–85.1 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69%65.5–72.3 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.7–90 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%75.8–81.4 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.2%66.3–75.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.4%73.6–86.3 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.2–29.7 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%26.6–36.4 | 36.6% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.9%20.2–27.6 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15%12.5–17.7 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.1–13.9 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.3–9.9 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%6.9–9.2 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.7%9.7–14 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%28.6–37.6 | 38% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.6–16.9 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.5–17.5 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.5–5.7 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.1–9.3 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 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 Destrehan
Is Destrehan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Destrehan is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #21 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 33%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Destrehan?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 43.9%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Destrehan?
St. Charles Parish Hospital in Luling, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Destrehan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Destrehan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.4%), 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 Destrehan more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Destrehan.
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.