On CDC estimates, Henderson is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Henderson trails Louisiana on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Henderson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Henderson
Henderson is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Henderson is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Henderson
49.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 23.4% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Checkups ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Henderson has no health insurance
13.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.9% across Louisiana. 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 Henderson’s likely range.
What’s behind Henderson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Henderson is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. All seven of Henderson’s estimates fall in the lowest 12% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is mental distress: 21.4% of adults, against 19.3% across Louisiana and 15.9% 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). Henderson’s median household income is $48,750; among the 5,290 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Henderson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Henderson adults…
Henderson runs above LA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Henderson residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Henderson
No hospital or community health center in Henderson 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 Henderson; ≈ 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 Henderson adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
2 in 5 Henderson 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.
21.3% of Henderson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Henderson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | D− | 43.5% | 15.7% | 20.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Henderson adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Henderson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Henderson is better than Louisiana on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Henderson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Henderson | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.5%25.6–33.3 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.7–20.2 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.4%19–23.9 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.5%35.8–51.2 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.6–17.8 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.8%36.6–45 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%35.7–44.3 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%26.7–33.3 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.3–9.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.1%8.8–11.7 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5 | 4.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.4%19.4–27.6 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.8%17.8–23.9 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.6%31.2–41.9 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.8–20 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.4%34.9–48 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.6%11.3–16.3 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.6–82.4 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.4%45.4–53 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.1–85.6 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.6–80.8 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.2%54.1–63.9 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%65.3–80.2 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.5%25.5–33.7 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.3%32.9–43.8 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.1%26–34.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.8%23.1–30.7 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.8%16.3–21.6 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.5%10.9–14.3 | 12.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%11–14.3 | 11.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.3%18.1–24.5 | 19% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.4%38.3–48.4 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.1%17.5–22.8 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.8%19.1–24.5 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8%7.1–8.9 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12%10.4–13.6 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5–6.5 | 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 Henderson
Is Henderson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Henderson is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Henderson?
CDC estimates 43.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.8% and 51.2%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Henderson?
Ochsner St. Martin Hospital in Breaux Bridge, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Henderson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Henderson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–16.3%), 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 Henderson 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 Henderson.
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.