Oak Alley Plantation · Photo: RonPaul86 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Hester residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hester, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hester. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hester
Binge drinking is the habit Hester doesn’t win on
20.7% of adults binge drink, vs 16.9% across Louisiana. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Hester
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.8%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Hester adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 4 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Hester’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Hester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Hester adults…
Hester runs below LA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hester
No hospital or community health center in Hester 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 Hester; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Hester adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Hester 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.
Hester and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Point | B− | 39.2% | 11.9% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hester adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hester
Why doesn’t Hester have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hester.
What hospital is closest to Hester?
St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Hester’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hester?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Teche Health @ Gramercy in Gramercy, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hester.
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.