Where Leonville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leonville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leonville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leonville
COPD and stroke run high in Leonville
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. In all, Leonville runs above Louisiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Leonville is short on dental care and mental health care
Leonville’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Leonville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Leonville adults…
Leonville runs above LA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Leonville
No hospital or community health center in Leonville 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 Leonville; ≈ 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 Leonville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Leonville adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Leonville 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.
21.9% of Leonville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Leonville 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 Leonville adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leonville
Why doesn’t Leonville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leonville.
What hospital is closest to Leonville?
Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Leonville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Leonville?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is All Kids Pediatrics of Opelousas in Opelousas, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leonville.
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.