Photo: Richard David Ramsey · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Natalbany is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Natalbany differs from Louisiana on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Natalbany. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Natalbany
Natalbany is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Natalbany is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Natalbany
36.8% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.5% across Louisiana. No reliable transportation (19.4% vs 11.3%) and utility shut-off threats (19.8% vs 12.4%) are higher too. 34.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Natalbany
47.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 29.3% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Checkups ↓
Natalbany is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Natalbany is healthier than 3%. Against the 861 towns with similar household incomes ($24K–$41K), it’s healthier than 31%. Health Grade ↓
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 Natalbany’s likely range.
What’s behind Natalbany’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Natalbany is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of Natalbany’s estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is mental distress: 25.5% of adults, against 19.3% across Louisiana and 15.9% nationally.
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). Natalbany’s median household income is $32,483; among the 861 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$41K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Natalbany compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
34.5% of Natalbany adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Natalbany adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Natalbany adults…
Natalbany runs below LA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Natalbany
No hospital or community health center in Natalbany 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 Natalbany; ≈ 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 Natalbany adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Natalbany runs above Louisiana.
4 in 10 Natalbany 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.
Natalbany 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 Natalbany adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Natalbany
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Natalbany is better than Louisiana on 3 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Natalbany’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Natalbany | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.9%28.5–35.3 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.7–19.8 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 25.5%22.9–28.3 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.1%39.9–52.5 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.6–17.2 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%35.9–43.2 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.8%30.4–37.4 | 38.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 26.7%24.1–29.5 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5%4.5–5.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.8 | 4.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 29.3%24.7–33.9 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.1%20.3–26.1 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.2%31.6–40.9 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%15.4–21.7 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.4%35.5–47.2 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%11.7–16.2 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.6–81.3 | 81.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.5%43.7–51.2 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.1%75.4–80.6 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.4%69.7–74.8 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.3%56.2–66.1 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%66.2–80.5 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.1%25.4–33 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 44.1%38.9–49.1 | 36.6% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.8%28.6–36.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 36.8%32.7–40.7 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26.3%23.1–29.3 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.8%17.5–22 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.4%17.1–21.5 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 34.5%30.7–38.1 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.6%41–50.2 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.1%17.9–22.3 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 26.2%23.4–29 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15%13.4–16.7 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Natalbany
Is Natalbany a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Natalbany is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Natalbany?
CDC estimates 46.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.9% and 52.5%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Natalbany?
Lallie Kemp Medical Center in Independence, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Natalbany’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Natalbany have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.7–16.2%), 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 Natalbany more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Natalbany.
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.