Photo: Clem · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Edgard is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
Edgard differs from Louisiana on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edgard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edgard
Edgard is older than Louisiana, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Edgard runs below Louisiana on COPD (6.3% vs 8.5%) and depression (20.5% vs 26.6%). That’s despite an older population: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%). Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Edgard, and more people treating it
50.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Edgard keeps up with checkups
It beats Louisiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (87.2% vs 81.8%) and cholesterol checks (91.5% vs 86.4%). Checkups ↓
Edgard is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its C+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Laplace (D). Around town ↓
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 Edgard’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Edgard’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edgard is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 73% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Edgard’s median household income is $68,953; among the 10,449 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Where Edgard compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.5% (U.S. 7.9%); no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6% (U.S. 11%); checkup in the past year, 87.2% (U.S. 77.4%).
Out of every 100 Edgard adults…
Edgard runs below LA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Edgard is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Diabetes rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Edgard as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edgard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Edgard and the towns around it
Edgard has the best Health Grade of the 4 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.
Health next door
Care in and near Edgard
No hospital or community health center in Edgard 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 Edgard; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
24 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Edgard adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Edgard does better than Louisiana.
4 in 10 Edgard adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.3% of Edgard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Edgard adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Edgard
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Edgard is better than Louisiana on 11 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Edgard’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Edgard | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%18.5–26.2 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.2–15.3 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.2–18.8 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.6%33.6–49.6 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.5%16–21.2 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 50.6%46.1–54.9 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35.1–44.1 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31%27.4–34.5 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%5.9–7.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.3%5.1–7.6 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 4.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.6%17.8–25.5 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%9.6–15 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 27.2%22.2–32.9 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.8%10.5–15.4 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.6%38.9–52.8 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.4–8.3 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 87.2%84.8–89.5 | 81.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59%55.2–62.6 | 57.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.5%89.9–93 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.7%81.5–85.6 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.4%66.7–75.8 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 84.4%78.7–89.1 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.4–23.9 | 26.6% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 36.8%31.3–42.6 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32%27.3–37 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.2%16.9–26.4 | 22.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.7%14.4–21.5 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.6%10.5–15 | 12.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%8.9–12.9 | 11.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.3%12.5–20.9 | 19% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%29.9–40.4 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.8%14.7–21.1 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.2–16.9 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.2–7.2 | 6.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.3–10.3 | 10.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.1–5.9 | 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 Edgard
Is Edgard a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edgard is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Edgard?
CDC estimates 41.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.6% and 49.6%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Edgard?
St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Edgard’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Edgard have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–8.3%), 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 Edgard 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 Edgard.
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.