St. Patrick's Catholic Church · Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Empire residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Empire, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Empire. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Empire
Dental care lags in Empire
41% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 29.8% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 40 miles from Empire
The closest emergency room is West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, 40.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Plaquemines Primary Care is closer (10 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Empire
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.6%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. No reliable transportation (14.3% vs 11.3%) and utility shut-off threats (15.1% vs 12.4%) are higher too. 25.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% 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 Empire’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Empire adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Empire
No hospital or community health center in Empire 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 Empire; ≈ 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.
25.8% of Empire adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Empire adults…
Empire runs above LA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
5.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Empire adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
2 in 5 Empire 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.
Empire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buras | — | — | — | — | |
| Port Sulphur | D− | 46.7% | 20.1% | 22.6% | CDC place |
Buras: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Empire adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Empire
Why doesn’t Empire have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Empire.
Where can I get low-cost care near Empire?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Plaquemines Primary Care in Port Sulphur, 10.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Empire.
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.