On CDC estimates, Killian is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Killian differs from Louisiana on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Killian. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Killian
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Killian
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. COPD is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, Killian runs above Louisiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Killian is short on primary care and mental health care
Killian’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Killian adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 7 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 6 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 Killian’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Killian’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Killian is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 24% of U.S. towns); diabetes 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). Killian’s median household income is $67,634; among the 10,291 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Killian adults…
Killian runs above LA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Killian
No hospital or community health center in Killian 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 Killian; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.5% of Killian adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Killian adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Killian adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Killian 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.
Killian and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian | D | 40.3% | 16.7% | 18.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Killian adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Killian
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Killian is better than Louisiana on 4 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Killian’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Killian | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%21.7–30 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15–20 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.4–21.1 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.3%34.2–46.6 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.7%14.4–19.2 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 47.5%43.4–51.7 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.8%39.7–48 | 38.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.9%31.4–38.6 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%7.8–10.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%8.6–12.2 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.2–5.4 | 4.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.5%17–24.4 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.9%15.6–22.7 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.9%26.1–36.4 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.5–19.2 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%31.6–42.8 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.6–10.4 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.5%80.6–86.2 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.6%58.1–65 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86–89.8 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%78.6–83.9 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%63.8–73.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%68.3–82.4 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.4%24.7–32.4 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.7–38.2 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.1%23.2–31.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.6%16–23.5 | 22.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.1–15.9 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.3%7.9–10.9 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%7.7–10.6 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.5%12.5–18.9 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.7%36.7–47.2 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.7%16.8–23 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.1–21.6 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.7–11.3 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.6 | 6.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%8.9–12.1 | 10.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.5–6.2 | 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 Killian
Is Killian a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Killian is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Killian?
CDC estimates 40.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.2% and 46.6%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Killian?
North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Killian’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Killian have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–10.4%), 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 Killian 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 Killian.
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.