Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY 3.0Where Lafitte residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lafitte, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lafitte. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lafitte
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Lafitte
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. COPD is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, Lafitte runs above Louisiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lafitte, and more people treating it
46.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Lafitte 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 Lafitte’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lafitte adults…
Lafitte runs above LA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lafitte is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lafitte as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lafitte adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.7% of Lafitte adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Lafitte
No hospital or community health center in Lafitte 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 Lafitte; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lafitte adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Lafitte 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.
Lafitte and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barataria | — | — | — | — | |
| Jean Lafitte | D | 40.6% | 14.9% | 19.5% | CDC place |
Barataria: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lafitte adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lafitte
Why doesn’t Lafitte have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lafitte.
What hospital is closest to Lafitte?
West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Lafitte’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lafitte?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jefferson Community Health Care Centers Dba Inclusivcare-RFK Lafitte Medical Clinic in Lafitte, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lafitte.
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.