Where Lucky residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lucky, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lucky. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lucky
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Lucky
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.5%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. COPD is also above the state: 11.8%, vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, Lucky runs above Louisiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lucky
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33.7%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (17.9% vs 12.4%) and no reliable transportation (16.3% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 31.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Lucky is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Lucky’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Lucky, and more people treating it
51.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Lucky’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lucky adults…
Lucky runs above LA on 7 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.
31.1% of Lucky adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Lucky
No hospital or community health center in Lucky 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 Lucky; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Lucky adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
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.
How Lucky adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lucky runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Lucky 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.
Lucky 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 Lucky adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lucky
Why doesn’t Lucky have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lucky.
What hospital is closest to Lucky?
Jackson Parish Hospital in Jonesboro, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Lucky’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lucky.
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.