Where Grand Coteau residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grand Coteau, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grand Coteau. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grand Coteau
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Grand Coteau
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.8%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.9%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 7.5% across Louisiana. In all, Grand Coteau runs above Louisiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Grand Coteau
47.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 24.7% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Grand Coteau’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Grand Coteau
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (30.9%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. No reliable transportation (14.9% vs 11.3%) and utility shut-off threats (16.1% vs 12.4%) are higher too. 27.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% 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 Grand Coteau’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Grand Coteau adults…
Grand Coteau runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grand Coteau adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.7% of Grand Coteau adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Grand Coteau
No hospital or community health center in Grand Coteau 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 Grand Coteau; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Grand Coteau adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Grand Coteau runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Grand Coteau 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.
Grand Coteau and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset | D | 39.1% | 16.8% | 20.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grand Coteau adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grand Coteau
Why doesn’t Grand Coteau have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grand Coteau.
What hospital is closest to Grand Coteau?
Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Grand Coteau’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Grand Coteau?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is All Kids Pediatrics of Opelousas in Opelousas, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grand Coteau.
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.