Macedonia Baptist Church · Photo: Z28scrambler · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Montpelier residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Montpelier, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Montpelier. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montpelier
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Montpelier
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. COPD is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, Montpelier runs above Louisiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Montpelier
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.8%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (16.3% vs 12.4%) and housing insecurity (21.1% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 27.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Montpelier adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.8%), vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
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 Montpelier’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Montpelier adults…
Montpelier runs above LA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.3% of Montpelier adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
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 Montpelier
No hospital or community health center in Montpelier 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 Montpelier; ≈ 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 Montpelier adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Montpelier adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Montpelier 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.
Montpelier 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 Montpelier adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Montpelier
Why doesn’t Montpelier have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Montpelier.
What hospital is closest to Montpelier?
Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Montpelier’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Montpelier?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence in Independence, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Montpelier.
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.