Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY 3.0Within Louisiana, Mandeville is healthier than 92% of graded towns
Mandeville differs from Louisiana on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mandeville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mandeville
Mandeville looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 93% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 61% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Mandeville
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Conditions ↓
Mandeville keeps up with checkups
It beats Louisiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68% vs 57.2%) and cholesterol checks (89.6% vs 86.4%). Checkups ↓
Mandeville adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (30.3% vs 36.6%), frequent mental distress (16.8% vs 19.3%) and lack of emotional support (22% vs 28.6%) all run below Louisiana. Mind & connection ↓
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 Mandeville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Mandeville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mandeville is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, #13 of 161 in Louisiana. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 70% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Mandeville’s median household income is $94,405; among the 9,385 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Mandeville adults…
Mandeville runs below LA on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mandeville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Mandeville adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Mandeville does better than Louisiana.
3 in 10 Mandeville 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.
Care in and near Mandeville
2 community health centers in Mandeville, 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 Mandeville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Mandeville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Mandeville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville | B | 35.1% | 12.6% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Lewisburg | — | — | — | — |
Lewisburg: 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 Mandeville adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mandeville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mandeville is better than Louisiana on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Mandeville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mandeville | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.3%15.9–20.9 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.6–15 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.8 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%30–40.3 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%11–14.4 | 15.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%34.8–42 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%35–42.4 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.2%26.2–32.1 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.3–8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%6–8 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–3.9 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.9%6.3–9.6 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.6–14.7 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 24%20.4–27.8 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15–20.8 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%32.4–41.5 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.8–6.8 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%78.6–84.3 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68%64.8–71 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88.1–91 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.8–83.8 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.9%66.7–74.8 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.6%78.4–88 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%22–28.4 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%26.2–34.6 | 36.6% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%19–25.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%9.9–14 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8.1–11.2 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.8–7.8 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.7–7.6 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%7.1–10.3 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.7%28.9–36.7 | 38% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.5–16.7 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.5–16 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.1–4 | 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 Mandeville
Is Mandeville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mandeville is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #13 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mandeville?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30% and 40.3%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mandeville?
St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Mandeville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mandeville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–6.8%), 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 Mandeville 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 Mandeville.
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.