Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY 2.0Within Louisiana, Terrytown is healthier than 56% of graded towns
Terrytown differs from Louisiana on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Terrytown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Terrytown
Terrytown looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 56% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 10% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Terrytown is in the bottom 10% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Terrytown is healthier than only 10% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Terrytown
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.2%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Housing insecurity (22.7% vs 16.8%) and utility shut-off threats (16.5% vs 12.4%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Many Terrytown adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 7 working-age adults has no health insurance (13.4%, vs 8.9% across Louisiana). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 27%, is about level with the state’s 24.4%. Checkups ↓
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 Terrytown’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Terrytown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Terrytown is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #72 of 161 in Louisiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 35% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Terrytown’s median household income is $51,718; among the 6,363 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 22%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Terrytown compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.1% of Terrytown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Terrytown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Terrytown adults…
Terrytown runs below LA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Terrytown residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Terrytown
No hospital or community health center in Terrytown 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 Terrytown; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Terrytown adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
2 in 5 Terrytown 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.
Terrytown and the towns around it
Terrytown’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrytown | D | 44.9% | 16.6% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| New Orleans | C+ | 34% | 15.1% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Gretna | D | 44.9% | 17.7% | 19% | CDC place |
| Belle Chasse | B | 35.2% | 11.1% | 14% | CDC place |
| Timberlane | C− | 42.9% | 16.6% | 16.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Terrytown adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Terrytown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Terrytown is better than Louisiana on 4 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Terrytown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Terrytown | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27%24.3–29.8 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.5–16.8 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.7–21.9 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.9%40–49.6 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.6%14.8–18.4 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.7%38.3–44.9 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%32.5–38.9 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%24–29 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.1–6.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 8.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.4 | 4.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.4–17.5 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.1%14.9–19.2 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 34.1%30.2–37.9 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.7–18.7 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.8%39.5–48.2 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.4%11.6–15.2 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82%79.2–84.5 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.9%50.6–57.2 | 57.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84–87.4 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74.7–79.7 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%60–68.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81%75.6–85.6 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%21.3–27.2 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.6%35.6–43.6 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.2%27.8–34.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.2%26.2–32.3 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.7%20.2–25.3 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.5%14.7–18.4 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.3%12.8–15.9 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.1%21.5–26.8 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.3%33.7–41 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.7–19.5 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.6%17.6–21.6 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.8 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.9%7.3–8.7 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.8–12 | 10.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 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 Terrytown
Is Terrytown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Terrytown is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #72 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 22%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Terrytown?
CDC estimates 44.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 40% and 49.6%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Terrytown?
Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Terrytown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Terrytown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.6–15.2%), 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 Terrytown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Terrytown.
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.