G.W. Nesom House · Photo: Z28scrambler · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Tickfaw residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tickfaw, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tickfaw. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tickfaw
COPD and heart disease run high in Tickfaw
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. In all, Tickfaw runs above Louisiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Tickfaw is behind on routine checkups
It trails Louisiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (52.7% vs 57.2%), cholesterol checks (83.9% vs 86.4%) and mammograms (71.4% vs 79.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Tickfaw
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.9%), vs 17.3% 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 Tickfaw’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tickfaw adults…
Tickfaw runs above LA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tickfaw adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
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 Tickfaw
No hospital or community health center in Tickfaw 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 Tickfaw; ≈ 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 Tickfaw adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tickfaw runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Tickfaw 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.
24.2% of Tickfaw adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Tickfaw and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalbany | D− | 46.1% | 15.4% | 23.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tickfaw adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Tickfaw
Why doesn’t Tickfaw have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tickfaw.
What hospital is closest to Tickfaw?
Lallie Kemp Medical Center in Independence, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Tickfaw’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 Tickfaw?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southeast Community Health Systems - Independence in Independence, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tickfaw.
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.