Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Mansfield’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Mansfield differs from Louisiana on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mansfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mansfield
Dental care lags in Mansfield
38.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 39.6% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Mansfield’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Mansfield
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.6%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.7%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. COPD is also above the state: 13.8%, vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, Mansfield runs above Louisiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mansfield is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Mansfield is healthier than fewer than 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Mansfield, and more people treating it
55.9% 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 Mansfield’s likely range.
What’s behind Mansfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mansfield is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #149 of 161 in Louisiana. All seven of Mansfield’s estimates fall in the lowest 2% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 53% of adults, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% 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). Mansfield’s median household income is $33,844; among the 1,067 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Mansfield compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.4% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.5% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 84.9% (U.S. 77.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Mansfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Mansfield adults…
Mansfield runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mansfield
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Mansfield, 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 Mansfield; ≈ 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.
How Mansfield adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mansfield runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Mansfield 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.
47.3% of Mansfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Mansfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | D− | 53% | 24.7% | 26.5% | CDC place |
| South Mansfield | — | — | — | — |
South Mansfield: 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 Mansfield adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mansfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mansfield is better than Louisiana on 4 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Mansfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mansfield | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 40.1%36.2–44 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.2%18.9–23.5 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.2%20.9–25.6 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 53%45.2–60.3 | 40% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 24.7%22.1–27.1 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 55.9%51.8–59.7 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%36.2–44.2 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.2%32.9–39.4 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.4–14.2 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–6.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6%9.6–11.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.8%12.3–15.3 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.6%7–8.2 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 39.6%34.6–44.7 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 26.5%23.3–29.7 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 45.8%40.3–51 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.5%9.4–13.6 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 50.8%43.5–57.9 | 40.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%11.3–16 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.9%82.1–87.2 | 81.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 38.4%34.7–42.1 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.6–86.4 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%79.5–83.6 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%56.8–67.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%70.4–84.1 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%22.1–29 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.4%36–47 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 36.5%32–41 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 47.2%42.7–51.4 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 32.8%29.3–36.4 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 27.3%24.5–30.2 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 23.1%20.7–25.6 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 47.3%43–51.3 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 52%47.2–56.7 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 30.1%27.1–33.1 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 25.3%22.7–28 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 13.7%12.4–14.9 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 18%16.2–19.9 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.6%9.6–11.7 | 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 Mansfield
Is Mansfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mansfield is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #149 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mansfield?
CDC estimates 53% of adults have obesity, likely between 45.2% and 60.3%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mansfield?
Desoto Regional Health System in Mansfield, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Mansfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mansfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–16%), 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 Mansfield more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mansfield.
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.