Photo: Karen Apricot · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Grand Isle is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Grand Isle differs from Louisiana on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grand Isle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grand Isle
Grand Isle is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Grand Isle is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Grand Isle
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.8%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Cancer is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 7.5% across Louisiana. In all, Grand Isle runs above Louisiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Grand Isle
49.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 24.6% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Grand Isle, and more people treating it
49% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 83.3% 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 Grand Isle’s likely range.
What’s behind Grand Isle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grand Isle is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. All seven of Grand Isle’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 19.5% of adults, against 15.2% across Louisiana and 12% nationally.
Where Grand Isle compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Grand Isle adults…
Grand Isle runs above LA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Grand Isle is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Grand Isle as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grand Isle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Grand Isle
1 community health center in Grand Isle, 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 Grand Isle; ≈ 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.
9.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Grand Isle adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Grand Isle does better than Louisiana.
1 in 3 Grand Isle 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.
18.9% of Grand Isle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Grand Isle and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Isle | D− | 43.4% | 19.5% | 21.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grand Isle adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grand Isle
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grand Isle is better than Louisiana on 3 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Grand Isle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grand Isle | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.7%24.4–33.3 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16–21.3 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.1–21.8 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.4%38.1–48.4 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.5%16.9–22.1 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49%45.1–52.5 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.1%40.6–47.5 | 38.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 38.2%34.6–41.4 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.6–11.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.8%10.2–13.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.4%11–15.9 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.6%21–28.5 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.1%17.1–25.2 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 34.5%29.2–39.7 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.6–18.6 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%34.2–42.8 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%6.4–11 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.4%80.6–85.8 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.9%46.5–53.1 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85–89.2 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.3%81–85.3 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%63.6–72.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%68.9–81.5 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.5%25.1–31.9 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%30–38.8 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.7–28.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.8%16.5–25.4 | 22.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%10.8–16.2 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%8.9–12.9 | 12.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%8.6–12.3 | 11.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.9%14.6–23 | 19% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.9%37.9–47.8 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.9%19.3–26.5 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.8%16.9–22.8 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.7%11–14.3 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8%6.8–9.4 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.2%10.2–14.3 | 10.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.5%5.4–7.8 | 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 Grand Isle
Is Grand Isle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grand Isle is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grand Isle?
CDC estimates 43.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.1% and 48.4%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grand Isle?
Lady of the Sea General Hospital in Cut Off, 23.9 miles in a straight line from Grand Isle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Grand Isle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–11%), 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 Grand Isle more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grand Isle.
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.