Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY 2.0Where Pointe a la Hache residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pointe a la Hache, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pointe a la Hache. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pointe a la Hache
Dental care lags in Pointe a la Hache
41.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 31.6% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pointe a la Hache
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (40.1%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (24.3% vs 12.4%) and housing insecurity (30% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 39.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Pointe a la Hache
The closest emergency room is West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, 26.8 miles away in a straight line. And 20.1% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 11.3% across Louisiana. For everyday care, Plaquemines Primary Care is closer (3.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Pointe a la Hache’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pointe a la Hache adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
39.1% of Pointe a la Hache adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Pointe a la Hache
No hospital or community health center in Pointe a la Hache 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 Pointe a la Hache; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Pointe a la Hache adults…
Pointe a la Hache runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Pointe a la Hache adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pointe a la Hache runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Pointe a la Hache 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.
Pointe a la Hache and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Pointe a la Hache adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pointe a la Hache
Why doesn’t Pointe a la Hache have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pointe a la Hache.
What hospital is closest to Pointe a la Hache?
West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, 26.8 miles in a straight line from Pointe a la Hache’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pointe a la Hache?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Plaquemines Primary Care in Port Sulphur, 3.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pointe a la Hache.
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.