Photo: Ktkvtsh · CC BY 4.0Where Fenton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fenton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fenton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fenton
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Fenton
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.5%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. COPD is also above the state: 10%, vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, Fenton runs above Louisiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Fenton adults get no exercise
36.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Fenton, and more people treating it
49.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 82.5% 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 Fenton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fenton adults…
Fenton runs above LA on 5 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 Fenton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Fenton
No hospital or community health center in Fenton 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 Fenton; ≈ 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 Fenton adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
2 in 5 Fenton 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.
22.6% of Fenton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Fenton 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 Fenton adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fenton
Why doesn’t Fenton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fenton.
What hospital is closest to Fenton?
Allen Parish Hospital in Kinder, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Fenton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fenton.
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.