Photo: Z28scrambler · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Dorseyville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dorseyville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dorseyville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dorseyville
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Dorseyville
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.1%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (25%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. High blood pressure is also above the state: 57.1%, vs 42.6% across Louisiana. In all, Dorseyville runs above Louisiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dorseyville
37.2% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (20.8% vs 12.4%) and housing insecurity (27.5% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 34.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Dorseyville adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.3%), 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 Dorseyville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dorseyville adults…
Dorseyville runs below LA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
34.2% of Dorseyville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
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.
Care in and near Dorseyville
No hospital or community health center in Dorseyville 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 Dorseyville; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Dorseyville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Dorseyville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dorseyville runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Dorseyville 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.
Dorseyville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dorseyville adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dorseyville
Why doesn’t Dorseyville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dorseyville.
What hospital is closest to Dorseyville?
Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Dorseyville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dorseyville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Capitol City Family Health Center- Plaquemine (Iberville Parish) in Plaquemine, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dorseyville.
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.