Kaplan’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Kaplan trails Louisiana on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kaplan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kaplan
Kaplan is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Kaplan is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Kaplan
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 4.3% across Louisiana. In all, Kaplan runs above Louisiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Kaplan
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.7%), vs 17.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
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 Kaplan’s likely range.
What’s behind Kaplan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kaplan is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #136 of 161 in Louisiana. All seven of Kaplan’s estimates fall in the lowest 4% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 24.7% of adults, against 17.3% across Louisiana and 11.8% 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). Kaplan’s median household income is $40,109; among the 2,425 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Kaplan adults…
Kaplan runs above LA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Kaplan
1 hospital in Kaplan, 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 Kaplan; ≈ 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 Kaplan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Kaplan adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kaplan runs above Louisiana.
4 in 10 Kaplan 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.
27.9% of Kaplan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Kaplan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaplan | D− | 45.9% | 18.3% | 24.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kaplan adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kaplan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kaplan is better than Louisiana on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Kaplan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kaplan | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.1%27.9–36.6 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%17.7–22.8 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.1%19.6–24.7 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.9%38.4–53.5 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.3%16.1–20.8 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.3%42.9–51.6 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.3%37.7–46.5 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.9%32.3–39.4 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.5%9.2–11.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.8%11.8–15.9 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.3%14.9–21.9 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.7%20.8–28.4 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.2%32.5–43.9 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%12.8–18.5 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%33–46.2 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.6%8.4–13.3 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.3–83.8 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.1%48.2–56.1 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.6%81.2–85.9 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.9–82.7 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%56.5–67.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%66.2–81.4 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.4%26.2–34.4 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.7%31.2–42.1 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.6%24.4–32.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.2%23.8–32.7 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.6%15.9–21.4 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.8%12.7–16.8 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.1%12.2–16.1 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27.9%23.7–32.4 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47%41.7–52.3 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.9%21.7–28.3 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.5%20.5–26.7 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 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 Kaplan
Is Kaplan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kaplan is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #136 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kaplan?
CDC estimates 45.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.4% and 53.5%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kaplan?
Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital in Kaplan, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Kaplan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Kaplan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–13.3%), 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 Kaplan more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kaplan.
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.