Within Louisiana, Gardere is healthier than 79% of graded towns
Gardere differs from Louisiana on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gardere. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gardere
Gardere looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 79% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 33% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Gardere is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Gardere is healthier than 33%. Against the 7,542 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 59%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gardere
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.4%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (18.6% vs 12.4%) and housing insecurity (24.8% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 27.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Gardere is behind on routine checkups
It trails Louisiana on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (77.7% vs 81.8%), dentist visits (51.7% vs 57.2%), cholesterol checks (80.9% vs 86.4%) and colon screening (59.4% vs 66.3%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Gardere
Gardere runs below Louisiana on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (3% vs 7.5%), heart disease (4% vs 7.5%) and arthritis (18.8% vs 29.7%). A young population is part of it: only 6% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Gardere’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Gardere’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gardere is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns, #34 of 161 in Louisiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 68% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Gardere’s median household income is $55,409; among the 7,542 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 59%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Gardere compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 28.5% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 18.8% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Out of every 100 Gardere adults…
Gardere runs below LA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Gardere residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.8% of Gardere adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gardere adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Gardere
No hospital or community health center in Gardere 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 Gardere; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Gardere adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gardere runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Gardere 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.
Gardere 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardere | C | 38.8% | 11.6% | 16.2% | CDC place |
| Baton Rouge | C− | 37.9% | 15.3% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| St. George | — | — | — | — |
St. George: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gardere adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gardere
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gardere is better than Louisiana on 9 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Gardere’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gardere | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24%21.2–26.8 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.5–14.6 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.1%19.8–24.6 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%33.9–43.7 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 15.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%31–37.5 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 28.5%25.6–31.6 | 38.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.8%16.8–20.9 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3%2.7–3.3 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.5–4.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.8%17.4–24.4 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%14–18.6 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%23.8–31.3 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%16.1–21.8 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.8%41.2–50.5 | 40.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%10.3–14.1 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74.5–80.7 | 81.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.7%48.2–55.2 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.9%78.5–83.2 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.7%64.8–70.6 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.4%54.6–64 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.3%75.6–86.3 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%24.2–30.8 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.9%35.6–44.4 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.4%27.8–35.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 31.4%27.6–35.1 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.8%21.8–28.1 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.6%16.5–21.1 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.6%14.7–18.7 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27.8%24.4–31.3 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.7%31.8–39.6 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%11–14.2 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.8%19.4–24.2 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%4–5.1 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.6–8 | 6.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.4–11.9 | 10.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 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 Gardere
Is Gardere a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gardere is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #34 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Gardere?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.9% and 43.7%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gardere?
Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Gardere’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Gardere have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–14.1%), 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 Gardere more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gardere.
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.