Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Marrero is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Marrero differs from Louisiana on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marrero. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marrero
Marrero is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Marrero is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Marrero looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 35% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 4% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Marrero
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.4%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (16.9% vs 12.4%) and housing insecurity (22.4% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 26.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Marrero
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.1%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. COPD is also above the state: 10%, vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, Marrero runs above Louisiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Marrero, and more people treating it
48.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 81.4% 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 Marrero’s likely range.
What’s behind Marrero’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marrero is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #105 of 161 in Louisiana. All seven of Marrero’s estimates fall in the lowest 14% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 20.1% 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). Marrero’s median household income is $41,402; among the 2,816 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 19%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Louisiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Marrero is healthier than 35% of graded towns, against 4% nationally.
Where Marrero compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.4% of Marrero adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Marrero adults…
Marrero runs above LA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marrero adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Marrero
4 community health centers in Marrero, 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 Marrero; ≈ 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Marrero adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Marrero runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Marrero 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.
Marrero and the towns around it
Marrero’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marrero | D− | 46.1% | 20.1% | 19.3% | CDC place |
| Harvey | D− | 46.4% | 19.1% | 19.4% | CDC place |
| Westwego | D− | 44.4% | 17.6% | 20.2% | CDC place |
| New Orleans | C+ | 34% | 15.1% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Estelle | D | 42.7% | 15.4% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marrero adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Marrero
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Marrero is better than Louisiana on 2 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Marrero’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Marrero | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.9%26.8–32.7 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15–18.7 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%18.1–22.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.1%41.2–50.8 | 40% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.1%17.9–22.1 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.2%44.7–51.4 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%35.6–42.3 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.3%29.5–35 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.2–7.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.7–9.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10%8.9–11.1 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%5–5.9 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.3%17.1–23.7 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.3%16.9–21.6 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 37%32.9–40.8 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%12–16.5 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.8%40.4–49.1 | 40.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%9.5–12.7 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.1%81.5–86.3 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.7%48.3–55 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.3–88.5 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%79–83.4 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%61.2–69.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%75–85.2 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21.6–27.5 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.3%36.4–44.6 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.7%29.2–36.5 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.4%27.4–33.7 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.4%20–25.1 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.9%15.1–19 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.7%13.2–16.5 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.4%23.7–29.3 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.4%37.6–45 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22%19.6–24.2 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.3%18.2–22.3 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.9%8.1–9.6 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.5%11.2–13.7 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.8%6.2–7.4 | 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 Marrero
Is Marrero a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marrero is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #105 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 19%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Marrero?
CDC estimates 46.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.2% and 50.8%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marrero?
Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Marrero’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Marrero have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–12.7%), 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 Marrero 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 Marrero.
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.