Within Louisiana, Luling is healthier than 91% of graded towns
Luling beats Louisiana on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Luling. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Luling
Luling looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 91% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 55% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Luling adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 4 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Luling
Luling runs below Louisiana on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (11.6% vs 15.2%), stroke (3.3% vs 4.3%) and COPD (6.6% vs 8.5%). Conditions ↓
Luling is an active town
Only 25.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 30.3% across Louisiana. The town has 16 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Luling is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B− tops all five graded neighbors. The closest is Destrehan (B−). Around town ↓
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 Luling’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Luling’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Luling is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, #16 of 161 in Louisiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 64% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Luling’s median household income is $76,539; among the 10,821 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$96K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Luling adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Luling adults…
Luling runs below LA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Luling and the towns around it
Luling has the best Health Grade of the 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
Care in and near Luling
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Luling, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Luling; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Luling adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Luling adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Luling does better than Louisiana.
1 in 3 Luling 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Luling adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Luling
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Luling is better than Louisiana on 16 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Luling’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Luling | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%16.2–21.2 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.7–15 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.9–20.1 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%29.1–43.5 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.1–13.3 | 15.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 38.5%34.5–42.7 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.4–42 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.6%24.5–30.9 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%5.8–7.6 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.1–14 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.9–16.5 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%21.1–29.2 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.3%16–22.9 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%32–45.5 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.6–8 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.2–84.5 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64%60.3–67.5 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.3–89.7 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74.1–79.8 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%64.2–74 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%72.3–85.5 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%22.8–30.4 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%27.2–36.9 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20.6–27.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%12.3–16.8 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.3–14 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.4–9.9 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%7–9.1 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%9.5–13.2 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%28–36.3 | 38% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.8–15.5 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.7–17.4 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.1–8.9 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.3–4.1 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Luling
Is Luling a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Luling is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #16 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Luling?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 43.5%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Luling?
St. Charles Parish Hospital in Luling, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Luling’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Luling have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–8%), 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 Luling more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Luling.
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.