Arcola Presbyterian Church · Photo: Z28scrambler · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Roseland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Roseland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Roseland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Roseland
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Roseland
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.4%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. Diabetes is also above the state: 24.3%, vs 15.2% across Louisiana. In all, Roseland runs above Louisiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Roseland
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (40%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (23.2% vs 12.4%) and no reliable transportation (19.7% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 41% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Roseland adults get no exercise
42.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 30.3% 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 Roseland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Roseland adults…
Roseland runs above LA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
41% of Roseland 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.
Care in and near Roseland
No hospital or community health center in Roseland 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 Roseland; ≈ 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 Roseland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Roseland adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Roseland runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Roseland 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.
Roseland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Roseland adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Roseland
Why doesn’t Roseland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Roseland.
What hospital is closest to Roseland?
Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Roseland’s 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 Roseland?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence in Independence, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Roseland.
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.