White's Chapel United Methodist Church · Photo: Watts428 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Morrow residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morrow, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morrow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morrow
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Morrow
1 in 12 adults have had a stroke (8.5%), about twice the Louisiana rate. 3 in 10 adults have diabetes (28%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.6%, vs 7.5% across Louisiana. In all, Morrow runs above Louisiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Morrow
41.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 33.4% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Morrow’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Morrow
36.8% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (21.1% vs 12.4%) and no reliable transportation (17.3% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 36.3% 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 Morrow’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Morrow adults…
Morrow runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morrow 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.
36.3% of Morrow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Morrow
No hospital or community health center in Morrow 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 Morrow; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Morrow adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Morrow runs above Louisiana.
4 in 10 Morrow 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.
Morrow and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Morrow adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Morrow
Why doesn’t Morrow have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Morrow.
What hospital is closest to Morrow?
Bunkie General Hospital in Bunkie, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Morrow’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 Morrow.
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.