Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Junction City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Junction City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Junction City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Junction City
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Junction City
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.3%, vs 15.2% across Louisiana. In all, Junction City runs above Louisiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Junction City
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.1%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (18.9% vs 12.4%) and no reliable transportation (16.8% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 32.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Junction City
49.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 27.2% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). 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 Junction City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Junction City adults…
Junction City runs above LA on 8 of 12 conditions. 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.
32.9% of Junction City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Junction City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Junction City
No hospital or community health center in Junction City 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 Junction City; ≈ 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 Junction City adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Junction City runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Junction City 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.
Junction City 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 Junction City adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Junction City
Why doesn’t Junction City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Junction City.
What hospital is closest to Junction City?
Reeves Memorial Medical Center in Bernice, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Junction City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Junction City.
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.