Where Singer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Singer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Singer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Singer
Out of every 100 Singer adults…
Singer runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Singer is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Singer as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Singer
No hospital or community health center in Singer 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 Singer; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Singer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Singer adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Singer runs above Louisiana.
1 in 3 Singer 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15% of Singer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Singer 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 Singer adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Singer
Why doesn’t Singer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Singer.
What hospital is closest to Singer?
Dequincy Memorial Hospital in Dequincy, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Singer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Singer.
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.