On CDC estimates, Ossun is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Ossun differs from Louisiana on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ossun. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ossun
Ossun is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Ossun is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ossun
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.2%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (18.5% vs 12.4%) and no reliable transportation (16.7% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 32.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Ossun
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.6%), vs 17.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
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 Ossun’s likely range.
What’s behind Ossun’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ossun is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 15% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Ossun’s median household income is $40,810; among the 2,610 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Ossun compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.4% (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.
32.3% of Ossun adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
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.
Out of every 100 Ossun adults…
Ossun runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Ossun residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Ossun
No hospital or community health center in Ossun 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 Ossun; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ossun adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Ossun adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ossun runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Ossun 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.
Ossun and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossun | D− | 41% | 17.7% | 24.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ossun adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ossun
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ossun is better than Louisiana on 1 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Ossun’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ossun | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.8%28.5–35.5 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.1–20.2 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22%19.7–24.4 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41%35.4–46.7 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.7%15.6–19.9 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.7%42–49.5 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%34.6–42 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.7%26.8–32.7 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.7–5.6 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.8%14.7–21 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.6%21.5–27.9 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.2%29.9–38.9 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.5–18.8 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.2%36.2–46.3 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%9.7–13.9 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.7%78.7–84.4 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.8%48.3–55.2 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%81.4–85.9 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.6–80.8 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.1%58.2–67.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.7%76–86.6 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%24–30.9 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.6%34.9–44.6 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.1%27.1–35.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.2%29.9–38.8 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24%20.9–27.5 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.5%16.2–21 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.7%14.5–18.9 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32.3%28.1–36.6 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.9%39.6–48.4 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.2%19.7–24.8 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23%20.6–25.7 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.1%12.5–15.7 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 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 Ossun
Is Ossun a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ossun is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ossun?
CDC estimates 41% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.4% and 46.7%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ossun?
Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics in Lafayette, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Ossun’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ossun have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–13.9%), 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 Ossun 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 Ossun.
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.