Where Gillis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gillis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gillis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gillis
Gillis is older than Louisiana, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Gillis runs below Louisiana on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.7% vs 15.2%), stroke (2.8% vs 4.3%) and heart disease (5.2% vs 7.5%). That’s despite an older population: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Gillis doesn’t win on
20.7% of adults binge drink, vs 16.9% across Louisiana. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Fewer Gillis adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 4 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Gillis’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Gillis adults…
Gillis runs below LA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Gillis is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Gillis as about how healthy they are.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Gillis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Gillis
No hospital or community health center in Gillis 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 Gillis; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Gillis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Gillis adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Gillis 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.
Gillis 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 Gillis adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gillis
Why doesn’t Gillis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gillis.
What hospital is closest to Gillis?
Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Gillis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gillis?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Swla Center for Health Services - Lake Charles in Lake Charles, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gillis.
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.