Photo: Dieter Karner · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Jeanerette is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Jeanerette differs from Louisiana on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jeanerette. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jeanerette
Jeanerette is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Jeanerette is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Jeanerette
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.9%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (18.5% vs 12.4%) and no reliable transportation (16.4% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 30.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Jeanerette looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 28% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 2% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Jeanerette
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.9%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. COPD is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, Jeanerette runs above Louisiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Jeanerette, and more people treating it
49.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. 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 Jeanerette’s likely range.
What’s behind Jeanerette’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jeanerette is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #117 of 161 in Louisiana. All seven of Jeanerette’s estimates fall in the lowest 9% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 46.4% of adults, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% 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). Jeanerette’s median household income is $43,438; among the 3,472 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$54K), it’s healthier than 9%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Louisiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Jeanerette is healthier than 28% of graded towns, against 2% nationally.
Where Jeanerette compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.5% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 12.7% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 85.2% (U.S. 77.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
30.5% of Jeanerette adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Jeanerette adults…
Jeanerette runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jeanerette adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Jeanerette
No hospital or community health center in Jeanerette 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 Jeanerette; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Jeanerette adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jeanerette runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Jeanerette 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.
Jeanerette and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanerette | D− | 46.4% | 19.9% | 20.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jeanerette adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jeanerette
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jeanerette is better than Louisiana on 4 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Jeanerette’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jeanerette | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.8%27.9–36 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.4–19.9 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.3–23.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.4%39–53.7 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.9%17.4–22.2 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.7%45.6–53.8 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.5–42.7 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.5%29.2–35.8 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.1%18.3–26.4 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.1%17.2–23.4 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 37.8%32.4–43.3 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.4–15.2 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.8%37.3–50.9 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.3–12.5 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 85.2%82.5–87.7 | 81.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.6%46.9–54.5 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.5–88.4 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%79.5–83.8 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.2–70.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.9%72.9–85.8 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%21.6–28.7 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.8%36.3–47.2 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 35%30.5–39.6 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.9%28.5–37.6 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.1%20.8–27.6 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.5%16.3–21.1 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.4%14.2–18.7 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 30.5%26.3–35 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.9%39.8–50.2 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.3%20.4–26.3 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.1%18.4–24 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.5%8.3–10.6 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.5%11.8–15.3 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Jeanerette
Is Jeanerette a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jeanerette is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #117 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 9%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Jeanerette?
CDC estimates 46.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 39% and 53.7%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jeanerette?
Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Jeanerette’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jeanerette have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–12.5%), 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 Jeanerette 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 Jeanerette.
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.