Guy House · Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Where South Mansfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Mansfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Mansfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Mansfield
Dental care lags in South Mansfield
42.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 33.4% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). South Mansfield’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in South Mansfield
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.4%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.1%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. COPD is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, South Mansfield runs above Louisiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More South Mansfield adults get no exercise
46.3% 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 South Mansfield’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Mansfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 South Mansfield adults…
South Mansfield runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. 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.
Care in and near South Mansfield
No hospital or community health center in South Mansfield 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 South Mansfield; ≈ 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).
How South Mansfield adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, South Mansfield runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 South Mansfield 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.
47.2% of South Mansfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
South Mansfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | D− | 53% | 24.7% | 26.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Mansfield adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Mansfield
Why doesn’t South Mansfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Mansfield.
What hospital is closest to South Mansfield?
Desoto Regional Health System in Mansfield, 1.4 miles in a straight line from South Mansfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near South Mansfield?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Casse/Community Health Institute in Mansfield, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Mansfield.
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.