Photo: Z28scrambler · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Prairieville is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Prairieville differs from Louisiana on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Prairieville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prairieville
Prairieville looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 99% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 74% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Prairieville ranks #3 for health in Louisiana
Out of 161 Louisiana towns with a Health Grade, Prairieville is #3 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 74% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Prairieville
Prairieville runs below Louisiana on seven chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.6% vs 4.3%), COPD (5.2% vs 8.5%) and heart disease (4.9% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%). Conditions ↓
Prairieville is an active town
Only 21.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
Fewer Prairieville 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 Prairieville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Prairieville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prairieville is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #3 of 161 in Louisiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 83% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). Prairieville’s median household income is $104,923; among the 7,853 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$131K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Few Louisiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Prairieville is healthier than 99% of graded towns, against 74% nationally.
Out of every 100 Prairieville adults…
Prairieville runs below LA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Prairieville residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
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 Prairieville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Prairieville
No hospital or community health center in Prairieville 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 Prairieville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Prairieville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Prairieville adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Prairieville 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.
Prairieville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville | B+ | 32.8% | 10% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| St. George | — | — | — | — |
St. George: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Prairieville adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Prairieville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Prairieville is better than Louisiana on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Prairieville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Prairieville | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%14–18.5 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.3–13.4 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.7–19.9 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.8%26.6–39.3 | 40% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10%8.6–11.5 | 15.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%30.8–38.8 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%32.9–41.6 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25%21.9–28.1 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.3–7.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%6.8–10.4 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%11.3–15.2 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.8%18.2–25.7 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.1%16.7–23.8 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%32.2–43.8 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.4–7.4 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.4–83.9 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.1%65.7–72.2 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.4–89.7 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.1%71.8–78.1 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.3%63.6–72.8 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.5%76.4–87.5 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.1%23.3–31 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%28.5–37.8 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.1%21.7–28.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%10.7–14.5 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.3–12.5 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.4–8.4 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%6–7.8 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.6%7.3–10.1 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%24.8–32.7 | 38% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.3–12.4 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13–16.6 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.1 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%6–7.5 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.1 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Prairieville
Is Prairieville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prairieville is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #3 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Prairieville?
CDC estimates 32.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 39.3%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Prairieville?
Womans Hospital in Baton Rouge, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Prairieville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Prairieville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.4%), 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 Prairieville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Prairieville.
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.