Where Martin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Martin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Martin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Martin
COPD and heart disease run high in Martin
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%), and COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Martin
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.4%), vs 17.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
Martin is short on dental care and mental health care
Martin’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Martin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Martin adults…
Martin runs above LA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Martin is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, COPD and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Martin 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.
Care in and near Martin
No hospital or community health center in Martin 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 Martin; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Martin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Martin adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Martin 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.
20% of Martin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Martin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Martin adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Martin
Why doesn’t Martin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Martin.
What hospital is closest to Martin?
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center in Coushatta, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Martin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Martin.
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. 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.