Where Hayes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hayes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hayes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hayes
Cancer runs high in Hayes
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Hayes adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 4 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Hayes
Hayes runs below Louisiana on diabetes (11.4% vs 15.2%), stroke (3.3% vs 4.3%) and COPD (6.8% vs 8.5%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Hayes’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Hayes adults…
Hayes runs below LA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
7.3% of Hayes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Hayes
No hospital or community health center in Hayes 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 Hayes; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Hayes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Hayes adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hayes does better than Louisiana.
1 in 3 Hayes 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.
Hayes 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 Hayes adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hayes
Why doesn’t Hayes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hayes.
What hospital is closest to Hayes?
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, 17.5 miles in a straight line from Hayes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hayes.
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.