Photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture · Public domainWhere Greensburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Greensburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greensburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greensburg
Stroke, heart disease and COPD run high in Greensburg
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. COPD is also above the state: 12.1%, vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, Greensburg runs above Louisiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Greensburg
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.4%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (16.2% vs 12.4%) and no reliable transportation (14.7% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 27.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Greensburg adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.9%), vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
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 Greensburg’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Greensburg adults…
Greensburg runs above LA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.9% of Greensburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
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.
Care in and near Greensburg
1 community health center in Greensburg, 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 Greensburg; ≈ 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 Greensburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Greensburg adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
2 in 5 Greensburg 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.
Greensburg 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 Greensburg adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Greensburg
Why doesn’t Greensburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Greensburg.
What hospital is closest to Greensburg?
St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Greensburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Greensburg?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southeast Community Health Systems - Greensburg Location in Greensburg, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greensburg.
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.