Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Harvey is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Harvey differs from Louisiana on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harvey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harvey
Harvey is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Harvey is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Harvey looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 37% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 4% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Harvey
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.6%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (18.8% vs 12.4%) and housing insecurity (24.3% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 29.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Harvey
51% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 23.1% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). 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 Harvey’s likely range.
What’s behind Harvey’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harvey is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #102 of 161 in Louisiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 17% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Harvey’s median household income is $48,774; among the 5,300 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Louisiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Harvey is healthier than 37% of graded towns, against 4% nationally.
Where Harvey compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.1% of Harvey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harvey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Harvey adults…
Harvey runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Harvey
1 community health center in Harvey, 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 Harvey; ≈ 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Harvey adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
2 in 5 Harvey 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.
Harvey and the towns around it
Harvey’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey | D− | 46.4% | 19.1% | 19.4% | CDC place |
| Gretna | D | 44.9% | 17.7% | 19% | CDC place |
| Marrero | D− | 46.1% | 20.1% | 19.3% | CDC place |
| New Orleans | C+ | 34% | 15.1% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Woodmere | D | 47.8% | 18.7% | 16.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harvey adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Harvey
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Harvey is better than Louisiana on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Harvey’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Harvey | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30%27.2–32.8 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.9–18.3 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.6–22.7 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.4%41.6–51.1 | 40% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.1%17.2–21 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.5%42.2–48.7 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%34.1–40.5 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.5%26.9–32.1 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.2–8.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 8.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5%4.7–5.4 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.1%19.7–26.6 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.4%17.2–21.7 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 37%33.2–40.8 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.7–17.4 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.7%40.3–49 | 40.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.8%11.1–14.5 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.9%80.1–85.3 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51%47.7–54.2 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.6–87.2 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.6–81.3 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%59.2–67.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%74.8–85.1 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.8–27.7 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40%36–44.2 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32%28.5–35.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.6%29.6–36 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.3%21.8–27.1 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.8%16.9–21 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.1%14.5–18 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.1%26.4–32 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.6%36.9–44.1 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.6%18.6–22.6 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.9%18.8–22.9 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.7 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.4%8.6–10.1 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.6%11.4–13.8 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.9%6.3–7.4 | 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 Harvey
Is Harvey a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harvey is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #102 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Harvey?
CDC estimates 46.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.6% and 51.1%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Harvey?
Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Harvey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Harvey have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.1–14.5%), 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 Harvey more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harvey.
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.