Where Moonshine residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moonshine, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moonshine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moonshine
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Moonshine
1 in 11 adults have had a stroke (8.9%), about twice the Louisiana rate. 3 in 10 adults have diabetes (29%), about twice the Louisiana rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.6%, vs 7.5% across Louisiana. In all, Moonshine runs above Louisiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Moonshine adults get no exercise
46.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Moonshine
45.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 36.2% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). 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 Moonshine’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Moonshine adults…
Moonshine runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moonshine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Moonshine
No hospital or community health center in Moonshine 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 Moonshine; ≈ 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).
How Moonshine adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Moonshine runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Moonshine 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.
41.3% of Moonshine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Moonshine and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convent | — | — | — | — |
Convent: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moonshine adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moonshine
Why doesn’t Moonshine have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moonshine.
What hospital is closest to Moonshine?
St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Moonshine’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 Moonshine?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Teche Health @ Gramercy in Gramercy, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moonshine.
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.