Photo: Lane Lefort, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Jean Lafitte is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Jean Lafitte differs from Louisiana on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jean Lafitte. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jean Lafitte
Fewer Jean Lafitte adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Louisiana. 1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 4 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Jean Lafitte has a community health center but no hospital
Jefferson Community Health Care Centers is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, 5.7 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Jean Lafitte’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Jean Lafitte’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jean Lafitte is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 22% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Jean Lafitte’s median household income is $64,452; among the 9,816 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.3% of Jean Lafitte adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Jean Lafitte
1 community health center in Jean Lafitte, 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 Jean Lafitte; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Jean Lafitte adults…
Jean Lafitte runs above LA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Jean Lafitte residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Jean Lafitte adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Jean Lafitte adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Jean Lafitte 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.
Jean Lafitte and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Lafitte | D | 40.6% | 14.9% | 19.5% | CDC place |
| Barataria | — | — | — | — | |
| Lafitte | — | — | — | — |
Barataria and Lafitte: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jean Lafitte adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jean Lafitte
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jean Lafitte is better than Louisiana on 3 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Jean Lafitte’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jean Lafitte | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.4%21–28.1 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.2–18.6 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18.1–22.8 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.6%35.7–45.5 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.9%13–16.7 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.2%37.8–44.5 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%35.8–42.7 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%28.7–34.5 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.8%8.3–11.5 | 8.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 4.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.9%15.6–22.5 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.5%16.1–22.9 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%25.9–34.7 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%16.1–21.6 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%35.3–43.9 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%6.7–11 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%78–83.7 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.2%51.8–58.6 | 57.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84–88.4 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76.1–81.2 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%60.5–68.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71.9–83.4 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29%25.6–32.4 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.3%33.1–41.9 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.2%23.8–31.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.5%15.2–22.4 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.6%11.6–16.2 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.4–11.5 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.3–11.3 | 11.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.3%11.6–17.5 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.1%33.8–42.6 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.2–20.3 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.7%17–22.4 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 6.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%8.9–11.9 | 10.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 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 Jean Lafitte
Is Jean Lafitte a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jean Lafitte is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D for health. 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 Jean Lafitte?
CDC estimates 40.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.7% and 45.5%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jean Lafitte?
West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Jean Lafitte’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jean Lafitte have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–11%), 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 Jean Lafitte 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 Jean Lafitte.
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.