Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0Farmerville’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Farmerville differs from Louisiana on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Farmerville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Farmerville
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Farmerville
1 in 12 adults have had a stroke (8.1%), about twice the Louisiana rate. 1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.4%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. Diabetes is also above the state: 25%, vs 15.2% across Louisiana. In all, Farmerville runs above Louisiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Farmerville adults get no exercise
47.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
Farmerville is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Farmerville is healthier than fewer than 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Farmerville, and more people treating it
56% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Farmerville’s likely range.
What’s behind Farmerville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Farmerville is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #147 of 161 in Louisiana. All seven of Farmerville’s estimates fall in the lowest 3% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 25% of adults, against 15.2% across Louisiana and 12% nationally.
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). Farmerville’s median household income is $26,356; among the 287 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($20K–$33K), it’s healthier than 9%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Farmerville compares well: binge drinking, 12% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Farmerville adults…
Farmerville runs above LA on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Farmerville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Farmerville
1 hospital in Farmerville, 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 Farmerville; ≈ 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).
How Farmerville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Farmerville runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Farmerville 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.
48.3% of Farmerville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Farmerville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmerville | D− | 45.5% | 25% | 27.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Farmerville adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Farmerville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Farmerville is better than Louisiana on 2 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Farmerville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Farmerville | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 41.3%37–46.2 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.9%19.5–24.8 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 23%20.3–25.8 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.5%37.2–54.1 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 25%22.2–28 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 56%51.6–60.5 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.2%37.7–46.8 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.3%33.8–41.2 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.9%10.7–13.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 15.4%13.6–17.4 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 8.1%7.3–9 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 32%27.1–37.3 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 27.2%23.6–31.3 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 47.4%41.6–53.6 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12%9.7–14.6 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.6%39.3–53.8 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.9%11.2–16.9 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.7%80.5–86.5 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.1%39–47.1 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81–85.6 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.6%79.4–83.7 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60%54.4–65.4 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%68.9–83.3 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22–29.9 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.7%34.2–45.3 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.5%30–39.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 46.3%40.9–51.1 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 31.1%27.2–34.9 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 26.8%23.8–29.9 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 23.1%20.2–25.9 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 48.3%43.2–52.9 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 52.4%47.4–57.8 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 31.1%27.9–34.6 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 25.8%22.8–29.3 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.2%10–12.5 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 14.7%13.2–16.5 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 18.9%16.7–21.4 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 11.2%10–12.7 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Farmerville
Is Farmerville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Farmerville is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #147 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 9%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Farmerville?
CDC estimates 45.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.2% and 54.1%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Farmerville?
Union General Hospital in Farmerville, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Farmerville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Farmerville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.2–16.9%), 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 Farmerville more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Farmerville.
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.