Bayou Boeuf Elementary School · Photo: Z28scrambler · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Kraemer is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
Kraemer differs from Louisiana on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kraemer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kraemer
Kraemer is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Kraemer is healthier than 18%. Against the 6,438 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 40%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Kraemer
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Kraemer adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 4 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 Kraemer’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Kraemer’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kraemer is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 33% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Kraemer’s median household income is $51,935; among the 6,438 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Kraemer adults…
Kraemer runs above LA on 1 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.
11.8% of Kraemer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Kraemer
No hospital or community health center in Kraemer 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 Kraemer; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kraemer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Kraemer adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Kraemer 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.
Kraemer and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kraemer adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kraemer
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kraemer is better than Louisiana on 4 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Kraemer’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kraemer | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.7%18–25.7 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.4–18.3 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.6–21.5 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.6%36.6–50.3 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.3–15.5 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42%37.7–46.2 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%37.4–45.8 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.1%29.4–36.7 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9%7.3–10.9 | 8.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.4–4.6 | 4.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18%14.9–21.6 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%13.7–20.2 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%24.8–35.5 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.3–21.8 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%32.8–43.9 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.1–10.2 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%77.6–84.1 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%57.1–64.3 | 57.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.1–89.3 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%76.8–82.3 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%60.7–70.3 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%71.2–83.7 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.1%26.1–34.2 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34%29.2–39.2 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%22.7–30.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%12.6–19.6 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.3%9.3–13.6 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.3–8.7 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.6–9.3 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%9.2–14.7 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39%33.7–44.3 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%14.4–20.9 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%15.1–20.7 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8–10.6 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.6–6.4 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8–11.3 | 10.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.5–5.2 | 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 Kraemer
Is Kraemer a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kraemer is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kraemer?
CDC estimates 43.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.6% and 50.3%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kraemer?
Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital in Raceland, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Kraemer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Kraemer have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–10.2%), 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 Kraemer more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kraemer.
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.