Where Grosse Tete residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grosse Tete, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grosse Tete. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grosse Tete
Grosse Tete keeps up with checkups
It beats Louisiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (61% vs 57.2%) and cholesterol checks (88.5% vs 86.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Grosse Tete adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 6 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 Grosse Tete’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grosse Tete 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.
14% of Grosse Tete adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Grosse Tete adults…
Grosse Tete runs above LA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Grosse Tete
No hospital or community health center in Grosse Tete 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 Grosse Tete; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Grosse Tete adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Grosse Tete 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.
Grosse Tete and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale | — | — | — | — |
Rosedale: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grosse Tete adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grosse Tete
Why doesn’t Grosse Tete have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grosse Tete.
What hospital is closest to Grosse Tete?
The General in Baton Rouge, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Grosse Tete’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 Grosse Tete?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Maringouin Community Health Center in Maringouin, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grosse Tete.
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.