Photo: D. McGrath from Lafayette, LA, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Within Louisiana, St. Gabriel is healthier than 68% of graded towns
St. Gabriel differs from Louisiana on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. Gabriel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Gabriel
St. Gabriel looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 68% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 21% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in St. Gabriel
St. Gabriel runs below Louisiana on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.1% vs 7.5%), COPD (6.3% vs 8.5%) and heart disease (5.8% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%). Conditions ↓
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 St. Gabriel’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind St. Gabriel’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Gabriel is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #52 of 161 in Louisiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 56% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). St. Gabriel’s median household income is $74,688; among the 10,854 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 15%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where St. Gabriel compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Out of every 100 St. Gabriel adults…
St. Gabriel runs below LA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of St. Gabriel residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near St. Gabriel
No hospital or community health center in St. Gabriel 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 St. Gabriel; ≈ 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.
15 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Gabriel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How St. Gabriel adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, St. Gabriel runs above Louisiana.
4 in 10 St. Gabriel 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.
17.8% of St. Gabriel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
St. Gabriel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Gabriel | C− | 41.8% | 13.6% | 17.5% | 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 St. Gabriel adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for St. Gabriel
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, St. Gabriel is better than Louisiana on 5 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside St. Gabriel’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | St. Gabriel | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.6%20.4–27.4 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12–15.8 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.8–21.6 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.8%33.4–50.4 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.7–15.6 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%34.5–43.4 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%30.9–39.7 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.6%20.5–26.8 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.5–11 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.3%5.4–7.4 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.9%14–20.1 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.5%14.6–20.8 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.8%24.8–35 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.6%16.1–23.5 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42%35.1–49.1 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%8.7–13.4 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%74.8–82.2 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.1%52.2–59.8 | 57.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82–86.9 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%70.3–76.9 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%58.4–68.4 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81%74.5–86.5 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%19.8–27.2 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.2%31.9–43 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.2%28.8–38 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.7%19.8–28 | 22.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.3%16.4–22.5 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13%11.1–15.1 | 12.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.1–13.7 | 11.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.8%14.6–21.1 | 19% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.8%30.9–40.9 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.2–16.7 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%15.9–20.9 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.3–6.8 | 6.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.8–10.2 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–5.2 | 5.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 St. Gabriel
Is St. Gabriel a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Gabriel is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #52 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in St. Gabriel?
CDC estimates 41.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.4% and 50.4%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to St. Gabriel?
Womans Hospital in Baton Rouge, 9.7 miles in a straight line from St. Gabriel’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in St. Gabriel have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–13.4%), 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 St. Gabriel more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Gabriel.
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.