Camp Moore · Photo: Sf46 · Public domainWhere Tangipahoa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tangipahoa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tangipahoa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tangipahoa
Making ends meet is harder in Tangipahoa
45.4% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.5% across Louisiana (about twice the Louisiana rate). Utility shut-off threats (27.2% vs 12.4%) and no reliable transportation (22.6% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 46.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Tangipahoa
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.4%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. COPD is also above the state: 12.3%, vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, Tangipahoa runs above Louisiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Tangipahoa adults lack emotional support
37.2% of adults lack social or emotional support, vs 28.6% across Louisiana. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 22.7%, vs 19.3% across Louisiana. Mind & connection ↓
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 Tangipahoa’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
46.5% of Tangipahoa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Tangipahoa adults…
Tangipahoa runs below LA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
How Tangipahoa adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Tangipahoa runs above Louisiana.
4 in 10 Tangipahoa 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.
Care in and near Tangipahoa
No hospital or community health center in Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tangipahoa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tangipahoa
Why doesn’t Tangipahoa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tangipahoa.
What hospital is closest to Tangipahoa?
Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Tangipahoa’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 Tangipahoa?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southeast Community Health Systems - Kentwood Location in Kentwood, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tangipahoa.
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.