Photo: Public domain · Public domainWithin Louisiana, Milton is healthier than 98% of graded towns
Milton differs from Louisiana on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Milton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milton
Milton looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 98% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 72% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Milton doesn’t win on
20.2% of adults binge drink, vs 16.9% across Louisiana, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Milton is an active town
Only 20.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Milton’s lead shrinks
Milton is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, but 54% of the 7,783 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$132K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Milton
Milton runs below Louisiana on six chronic conditions, most of all stroke (3% vs 4.3%), diabetes (11% vs 15.2%) and COPD (6.6% vs 8.5%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Milton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Milton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milton is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #5 of 161 in Louisiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 83% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Milton’s median household income is $105,625; among the 7,783 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Milton adults…
Milton runs below LA on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Milton residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Milton
No hospital or community health center in Milton 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 Milton; ≈ 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 Milton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Milton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Milton does better than Louisiana.
1 in 3 Milton 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.
9.1% of Milton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Milton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Milton adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Milton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Milton is better than Louisiana on 21 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Milton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Milton | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%14.4–19.7 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15–19.3 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.4%26.3–36.6 | 40% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11%9.4–12.6 | 15.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%32.5–39.8 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34.1–41.5 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%23.6–29.6 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.3 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%5.5–7.7 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.4 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.7–10 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.4–17 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%16.5–23.8 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.2%17.2–23.6 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%27.6–37 | 40.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.4–6.8 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.5–84.3 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.9%65.8–71.9 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.5–90 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%74.8–80.5 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.7%66.3–74.9 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.2%75.2–86 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%24.1–30.9 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%28.3–37.2 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18.2–24.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.9%9.6–14.2 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%7.7–11.1 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.8–8.1 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.2–11.2 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.3%26.2–34.5 | 38% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%10.4–14.4 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%12.6–16.8 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Milton
Is Milton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milton is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #5 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Milton?
CDC estimates 31.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 36.6%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Milton?
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Milton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Milton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.8%), 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 Milton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Milton.
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.