Photo: Chris Litherland · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Gueydan is healthier than 55%
Gueydan differs from Louisiana on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gueydan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gueydan
Gueydan is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Gueydan 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 Gueydan
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Cancer is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.5% across Louisiana. In all, Gueydan runs above Louisiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Gueydan, and more people treating it
47.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Gueydan is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Gueydan is healthier than 4%. Against the 404 towns with similar household incomes ($21K–$35K), it’s healthier than 55%. Health Grade ↓
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 Gueydan’s likely range.
What’s behind Gueydan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gueydan is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. All seven of Gueydan’s estimates fall in the lowest 14% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 18.5% of adults, against 15.2% across Louisiana and 13% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Gueydan’s median household income is $27,891; among the 404 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($21K–$35K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Where Gueydan compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Gueydan adults…
Gueydan runs above LA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gueydan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Gueydan
No hospital or community health center in Gueydan 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 Gueydan; ≈ 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 Gueydan adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Gueydan 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.
19.2% of Gueydan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Gueydan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gueydan | D− | 43% | 17.5% | 20.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gueydan adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gueydan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gueydan is better than Louisiana on 2 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Gueydan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gueydan | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.1%24.3–31.9 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.2–20.8 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.2–21.7 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43%35.5–50.3 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.5%15.2–19.7 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 47.9%43.6–52 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.6%39.1–47.9 | 38.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.2%33.5–40.8 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–11.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.2%9–11.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.1%10.4–13.9 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5–6.3 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.8%14.5–21.6 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.7%17.5–24 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.3%30–40.5 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.5–18 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%30.9–43.9 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%7–11 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.3%79.2–85.1 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.3%52.4–60.2 | 57.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.1–88.8 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.7%80.4–84.9 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%59.6–70.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%69.8–83.6 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.8%24–31.8 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%30.4–41.3 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.1%23.8–32.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.3%17.6–25.1 | 22.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.1–16.8 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.6%9.1–12.2 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%8.9–12.1 | 11.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.2%16.1–22.7 | 19% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.1%38.9–49 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.4%20.3–26.5 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20%17.4–22.6 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%9.9–12.6 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.2%10.6–13.8 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.2–6.9 | 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 Gueydan
Is Gueydan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gueydan 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 Gueydan?
CDC estimates 43% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.5% and 50.3%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gueydan?
Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital in Kaplan, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Gueydan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Gueydan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–11%), 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 Gueydan 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 Gueydan.
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.