Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Louisiana, Haughton is healthier than 59% of graded towns
Haughton differs from Louisiana on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Haughton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Haughton
Haughton looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 59% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 13% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Haughton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Haughton is healthier than 13%. Against the 6,437 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 30%. 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 Haughton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Haughton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haughton is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #67 of 161 in Louisiana. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 37% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Haughton’s median household income is $51,932; among the 6,437 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 30%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Haughton compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Out of every 100 Haughton adults…
Haughton runs below LA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Haughton residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Haughton
No hospital or community health center in Haughton 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 Haughton; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Haughton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Haughton adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Haughton 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.
19.1% of Haughton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Haughton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haughton | D | 42.7% | 12.9% | 19.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Haughton adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Haughton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Haughton is better than Louisiana on 5 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Haughton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Haughton | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24%21.1–27.2 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.5–17.3 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.2%18.7–23.7 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.7%36.5–49.2 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.3–14.8 | 15.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 38%34.3–41.9 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%31.7–39.3 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24.1–30 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6–7.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 8.3%7.3–9.5 | 8.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.2%16.5–24.1 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.4%16.8–22.3 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.9%27.4–36.6 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.2–21.7 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.1%38.1–49.9 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7–10.3 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.4–83 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.9%49–56.5 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%81.7–86.3 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.5–78 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%59.8–69.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%67.6–81.6 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.8%26–33.8 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.4%32.5–42.5 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.1%24.2–32.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22%18.7–25.5 | 22.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.9%14.5–19.4 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.6%10.9–14.4 | 12.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%10–13.1 | 11.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.1%16.2–22.2 | 19% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.4%32–40.8 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.5%13.7–17.6 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.9%17.5–22.3 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 6.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 10.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 5.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Haughton
Is Haughton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haughton is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health, #67 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 30%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Haughton?
CDC estimates 42.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.5% and 49.2%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Haughton?
Minden Medical Center in Minden, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Haughton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Haughton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–10.3%), 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 Haughton 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 Haughton.
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.