Photo: Bart Everson · CC BY 2.0Mansura’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Mansura differs from Louisiana on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mansura. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mansura
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Mansura
1 in 12 adults have had a stroke (8.5%), about twice the Louisiana rate. 1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.4%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. Heart disease is also above the state: 13.2%, vs 7.5% across Louisiana. In all, Mansura runs above Louisiana on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%), and stroke, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Mansura is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Mansura is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Mansura adults get no exercise
44.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Mansura, and more people treating it
60.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 85.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Mansura is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Mansura is healthier than 1%. Against the 113 towns with similar household incomes ($16K–$27K), it’s healthier than 32%. 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 Mansura’s likely range.
What’s behind Mansura’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mansura is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Mansura’s estimates fall in the lowest 7% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 25.3% of adults, against 15.2% across Louisiana and 12% 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). Mansura’s median household income is $21,797; among the 113 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($16K–$27K), it’s healthier than 32%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Mansura compares well: binge drinking, 10.8% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 86.8% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 85.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Mansura adults…
Mansura runs above LA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mansura is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Mansura as about how healthy they are.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mansura adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Mansura
No hospital or community health center in Mansura 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 Mansura; ≈ 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).
How Mansura adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
2 in 5 Mansura 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.
36.1% of Mansura adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Mansura and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansura | D− | 47.2% | 25.3% | 22.1% | CDC place |
| Marksville | D− | 45% | 18.6% | 23.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mansura adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mansura
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mansura is better than Louisiana on 4 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Mansura’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mansura | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37.5%33.2–42.3 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 22%19.4–25 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.3–23.3 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.2%39.5–56.7 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 25.3%22.3–28.6 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 60.1%56–64.8 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45.1%40.5–50.5 | 38.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 43.4%39.6–47.8 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.5%11–14.2 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9–11.3 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 13.2%11.8–14.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 15.4%13.3–17.8 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 8.5%7.6–9.6 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.4%18.4–26.8 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.1%19–25.6 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 44.6%38.7–51.2 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.8%8.8–13.4 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.8%35.6–49.7 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8–12.8 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 86.8%84.1–89.3 | 81.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.9%45.7–54 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%86.9–90.3 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 85.7%83.7–87.7 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.1%60.5–71.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%69.6–83.4 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%21.7–29.6 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.7%32.2–43.5 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.5%27.9–37.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 35.6%31.1–40.7 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.8%21.5–28.4 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 20.5%18–23.2 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.7%15.4–20.2 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 36.1%31.8–40.9 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 51.4%46.3–57 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 32.6%28.9–36.7 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.4%19.7–25.6 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 12.9%11.3–14.6 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 17.3%15.2–19.8 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 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 Mansura
Is Mansura a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mansura is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 32%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mansura?
CDC estimates 47.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.5% and 56.7%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mansura?
Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Mansura’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mansura have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–12.8%), 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 Mansura more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mansura.
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.