Photo: Sinneed · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Oak Grove is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Oak Grove differs from Louisiana on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oak Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oak Grove
Oak Grove is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Oak Grove is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on self-rated health, physical distress, diabetes and exercise. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Oak Grove
51.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 25.8% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Oak Grove’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Oak Grove
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 7.5% across Louisiana. In all, Oak Grove runs above Louisiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Oak Grove, and more people treating it
48.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. 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 Oak Grove’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Oak Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oak Grove is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 20% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Oak Grove’s median household income is $51,136; among the 6,162 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Oak Grove compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Oak Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Oak Grove adults…
Oak Grove runs above LA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oak Grove
1 hospital in Oak Grove, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Oak Grove; ≈ 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 Oak Grove adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Oak Grove 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.
19.9% of Oak Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Oak Grove and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove | D | 40.8% | 17.6% | 18.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oak Grove adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oak Grove
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oak Grove is better than Louisiana on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Oak Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oak Grove | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.5%24.7–32.1 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.5–20 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.7–21.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%32.4–50 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.6%15.4–20 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.1%43.5–52.8 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%37–46.5 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36%32.2–40 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.1%9.6–12.6 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5–6.2 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.8%21.9–30.2 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.8%16.1–21.6 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 35.3%29.9–40.7 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12–17.8 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%32–46.7 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.9%8.2–11.8 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.5%80.3–86.2 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.3%47.3–55.4 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86–89.3 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.3%79.9–84.5 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.1%57.8–68.4 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%67.5–82.5 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%22.3–30.2 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.1%30.6–41.6 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.8%24.7–32.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.2%19.9–26.8 | 22.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.4%14.1–18.7 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.8%10.2–13.4 | 12.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%9.8–12.7 | 11.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.9%17–22.9 | 19% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.5%38.4–48.6 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.8%19.8–25.6 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.3%16.9–21.7 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.9%7–8.9 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.1%10.5–13.7 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.3–6.8 | 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 Oak Grove
Is Oak Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oak Grove is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oak Grove?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 50%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oak Grove?
West Carroll Memorial Hospital in Oak Grove, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Oak Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Oak Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–11.8%), 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 Oak Grove more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oak Grove.
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.