Photo: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Logansport is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Logansport trails Louisiana on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Logansport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Logansport
Logansport is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Logansport is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Logansport
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.4%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. No reliable transportation (14.6% vs 11.3%) and utility shut-off threats (15.7% vs 12.4%) are higher too. 26.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Logansport
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. In all, Logansport runs above Louisiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Logansport is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Logansport is healthier than 3%. Against the 853 towns with similar household incomes ($24K–$41K), it’s healthier than 34%. Health Grade ↓
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 Logansport’s likely range.
What’s behind Logansport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Logansport is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. All seven of Logansport’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is mental distress: 21.6% of adults, against 19.3% across Louisiana and 15.9% 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). Logansport’s median household income is $32,404; among the 853 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$41K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.4% of Logansport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Logansport adults…
Logansport runs above LA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Logansport
No hospital or community health center in Logansport 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 Logansport; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Logansport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Logansport adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
2 in 5 Logansport 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.
Logansport and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logansport | D− | 44.6% | 17.2% | 21.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Logansport adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Logansport
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Logansport is better than Louisiana on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Logansport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Logansport | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.6%25.8–33.6 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.5–20.1 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.6%19.1–24.1 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.6%36.7–52.1 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.2%15.1–19.4 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 46.3%42.2–50.3 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%34.7–43 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29.4–35.8 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–12.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.3–12.4 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.5%15.1–22.1 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.1%18–24.5 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.4%30.2–40.6 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.5–17.6 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42%35.2–48.9 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%8–12.5 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%79.6–85.1 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.6%51.7–59.3 | 57.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.8–86.9 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%77.2–81.5 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%63–72.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%71.4–84.8 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28%24.2–31.7 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.7%33.3–44.6 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.9%26.6–35.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.4%25.2–33.6 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.7%17.7–23.7 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.7%13.6–17.9 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.6%12.6–16.6 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.4%22.5–30.2 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.3%39.1–49.3 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.9%19.1–24.7 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.8%19–24.7 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.5%7.4–9.6 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.2%11.5–15.1 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 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 Logansport
Is Logansport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Logansport is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Logansport?
CDC estimates 44.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.7% and 52.1%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Logansport?
Desoto Regional Health System in Mansfield, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Logansport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Logansport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–12.5%), 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 Logansport 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 Logansport.
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.