Where Melville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Melville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Melville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Melville
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Melville
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.2%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. Diabetes is also above the state: 23.2%, vs 15.2% across Louisiana. In all, Melville runs above Louisiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%), and stroke, COPD and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Melville
47.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 29.4% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Melville’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Melville
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (35.1%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (19.5% vs 12.4%) and no reliable transportation (16.7% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 34.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Melville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Melville adults…
Melville runs above LA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Melville is an older town: 33% 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 Melville as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Melville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
34.9% of Melville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Melville
No hospital or community health center in Melville 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 Melville; ≈ 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.
How Melville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Melville runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Melville 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.
Melville 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 Melville adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Melville
Why doesn’t Melville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Melville.
What hospital is closest to Melville?
Pointe Coupee General Hospital in New Roads, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Melville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Melville.
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.