Photo: Wikilester1999 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Natchez residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Natchez, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Natchez. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Natchez
Making ends meet is harder in Natchez
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.9%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (19.9% vs 12.4%) and housing insecurity (25.6% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 30.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke run high in Natchez
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (22.2%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. In all, Natchez runs above Louisiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Natchez, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Louisiana 8.9%), yet 30.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 24.4% across the state. 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 Natchez’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
30.6% of Natchez adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Natchez adults…
Natchez runs below LA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Natchez adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Natchez
No hospital or community health center in Natchez 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 Natchez; ≈ 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 Natchez adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Natchez runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Natchez 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.
Natchez 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 Natchez adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Natchez
Why doesn’t Natchez have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Natchez.
What hospital is closest to Natchez?
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in Natchitoches, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Natchez’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Natchez?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Outpatient Medical Center, Inc. @ Natchitoches in Natchitoches, 8.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Natchez.
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.