Where Paradis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Paradis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Paradis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Paradis
Paradis is older than Louisiana, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Paradis runs below Louisiana on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (3.2% vs 4.3%), diabetes (11.6% vs 15.2%) and COPD (6.9% vs 8.5%). That’s despite an older population: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Paradis adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 4 adults 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 Paradis’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Paradis adults…
Paradis runs below LA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Paradis is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Paradis as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Paradis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Paradis
No hospital or community health center in Paradis 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 Paradis; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
7.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Paradis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Paradis adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Paradis 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.
Paradis 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Allemands | C | 37.4% | 13.1% | 16% | CDC place |
| Boutte | D | 42.5% | 15.3% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Bayou Gauche | B | 34% | 10.5% | 15.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Paradis adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Paradis
Why doesn’t Paradis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Paradis.
What hospital is closest to Paradis?
St. Charles Parish Hospital in Luling, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Paradis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Paradis?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is St. Charles Community Health Center in Luling, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Paradis.
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.