Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Louisiana, Estelle is healthier than 57% of graded towns
Estelle differs from Louisiana on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Estelle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Estelle
What’s behind Estelle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Estelle is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #70 of 161 in Louisiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 36% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Estelle’s median household income is $78,869; among the 10,803 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$99K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Estelle compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Out of every 100 Estelle adults…
Estelle runs below LA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Estelle residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Estelle
1 hospital in Estelle, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Estelle; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Estelle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Estelle adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
2 in 5 Estelle 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.1% of Estelle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Estelle and the towns around it
Estelle has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 Estelle adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Estelle
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Estelle is better than Louisiana on 3 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Estelle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Estelle | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.9%22.3–27.6 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.3–16.7 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.9–22 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.7%37.8–47.4 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.6–17.2 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.9%37.4–44.1 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%33.5–40 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.7%25.1–30.3 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 8%7.1–8.9 | 8.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16%13.3–18.9 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%15.5–19.9 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.5%27.8–35.3 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.8–20 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.1%37.8–46.5 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%9.2–12.4 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%78.7–84 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.2%52.8–59.5 | 57.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.4–87.7 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.8–80 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.4%61.3–69.4 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.5%73.8–84.5 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.9–29 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.1%35.2–43.2 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.4%27.1–33.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.2%21.6–26.9 | 22.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.7%16.6–21 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.2%11.8–14.8 | 12.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.7–13.3 | 11.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.1%16.9–21.4 | 19% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.3%32.6–39.9 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.8–18.6 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.1%17.1–21.1 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 6.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 10.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.6–5.4 | 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 Estelle
Is Estelle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Estelle is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health, #70 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Estelle?
CDC estimates 42.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.8% and 47.4%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Estelle?
West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Estelle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Estelle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–12.4%), 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 Estelle more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Estelle.
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.