Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Tallulah’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Tallulah differs from Louisiana on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tallulah. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tallulah
Dental care lags in Tallulah
39.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 34.8% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Tallulah’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Tallulah
1 in 3 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (31.3%), more than twice the Louisiana rate. Food insecurity (50.7% vs 22.5%) and no reliable transportation (26% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 53.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Tallulah adults get no exercise
47.3% 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 Tallulah’s likely range.
What’s behind Tallulah’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tallulah is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #159 of 161 in Louisiana. All seven of Tallulah’s estimates fall in the lowest 1% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 53.8% of adults, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
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). Tallulah’s median household income is $33,419; among the 986 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 0%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Tallulah compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.5% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.8% (U.S. 15.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Tallulah adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
53.4% of Tallulah 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Tallulah adults…
Tallulah runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Tallulah residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Tallulah
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Tallulah, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Tallulah; ≈ 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 Tallulah adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Tallulah runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Tallulah 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.
Tallulah and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tallulah adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tallulah
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tallulah is better than Louisiana on 2 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Tallulah’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tallulah | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 41.5%37.4–45.5 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.5%19–24.1 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.5%21.8–27.3 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 53.8%45–63 | 40% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 24.6%21.9–27.4 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 55.1%50.6–59.6 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%35.4–44.6 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.9%31.2–38.7 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.3%11.7–15.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10%8.9–11.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.2%12.6–15.8 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.5%6.9–8.2 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 34.8%30.3–39.5 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 28.4%24.8–32 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 47.3%41.3–53.1 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.8%9.5–14.5 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 50%42.1–57.6 | 40.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14%11.8–16.6 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.2%81.1–87.1 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 39.1%35.3–42.8 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%80.9–85.4 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.9–82.8 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.9%54.1–65.3 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%66.8–82.2 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27%23–31.2 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.2%35.8–47 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 36.3%31.9–40.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 50.7%46.5–55 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 36.3%32.7–40.1 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 31.3%28.4–34.4 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 26%23.5–28.8 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 53.4%49.4–57.5 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 51.2%45.8–56.4 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 29.9%26.8–33.1 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 26.8%24–29.7 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 14.9%13.5–16.3 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 19.4%17.4–21.5 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 11.7%10.6–13 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Tallulah
Is Tallulah a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tallulah is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #159 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 0%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Tallulah?
CDC estimates 53.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 45% and 63%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tallulah?
Madison Parish Hospital in Tallulah, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Tallulah’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Tallulah have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–16.6%), 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 Tallulah more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tallulah.
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.