On CDC estimates, Galliano is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Galliano trails Louisiana on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Galliano. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Galliano
Galliano is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Galliano is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Galliano looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 27% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 2% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Galliano is behind on routine checkups
It trails Louisiana on four of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (50.6% vs 57.2%), cholesterol checks (83.6% vs 86.4%), colon screening (59% vs 66.3%) and mammograms (71.8% vs 79.3%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Galliano
1 in 3 adults have been diagnosed with depression (32.1%), vs 26.6% across Louisiana. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 22.3%, vs 19.3% across Louisiana. Mind & connection ↓
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 Galliano’s likely range.
What’s behind Galliano’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Galliano is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #118 of 161 in Louisiana. All seven of Galliano’s estimates fall in the lowest 11% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 48.9% of adults, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% 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). Galliano’s median household income is $49,918; among the 5,767 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Louisiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Galliano is healthier than 27% of graded towns, against 2% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Galliano adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Galliano adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Galliano runs above Louisiana.
1 in 3 Galliano 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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Out of every 100 Galliano adults…
Galliano runs above LA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Galliano
1 hospital in Galliano, 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 Galliano; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.8% of Galliano adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Galliano and the towns around it
Galliano’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galliano | D− | 48.9% | 15.8% | 23% | CDC place |
| Cut Off | D | 45.8% | 14.2% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Golden Meadow | D | 45% | 13.5% | 19.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Galliano adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Galliano
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Galliano is better than Louisiana on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Galliano’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Galliano | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.3%25.1–31.5 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.7–20.9 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.3%19.9–24.7 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 48.9%42–55.5 | 40% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.8%13.9–17.8 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 43.6%39.6–47.6 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%36.4–44.7 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.9%29.6–36.3 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.4%10.1–12.7 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.2–5 | 4.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.9%19.2–27 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23%20.1–25.9 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.8%32–41.6 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%15.5–21.8 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.8%36.3–47.6 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.7%9.9–13.6 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.7–82.3 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.6%47–54.3 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.6%81.5–85.5 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.5–79.9 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59%54.1–63.8 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%64.4–78.7 | 79.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 32.1%28.1–36.2 | 26.6% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%31.1–40.8 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.2%25.5–33.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.7%22.7–29 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.6%15.3–19.9 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.5%11–14.2 | 12.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.5%11.1–14 | 11.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.8%19.1–24.7 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45%40.3–49.5 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.2%18.7–23.7 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.5%20.1–24.9 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.1%9–11.2 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8%7.2–8.8 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.8%11.4–14.2 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 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 Galliano
Is Galliano a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Galliano is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #118 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 Galliano?
CDC estimates 48.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 42% and 55.5%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Galliano?
Lady of the Sea General Hospital in Cut Off, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Galliano’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Galliano have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.9–13.6%), 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 Galliano more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Galliano.
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.