Where Tullos residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tullos, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tullos. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tullos
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Tullos
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Cancer is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 7.5% across Louisiana. In all, Tullos runs above Louisiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Tullos
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.7%), vs 17.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
Tullos is short on dental care and mental health care
Tullos’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Tullos’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Tullos adults…
Tullos runs above LA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Tullos
No hospital or community health center in Tullos 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 Tullos; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Tullos adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Tullos adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tullos runs above Louisiana.
4 in 10 Tullos 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.
21.3% of Tullos adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Tullos 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 Tullos adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tullos
Why doesn’t Tullos have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tullos.
What hospital is closest to Tullos?
Hardtner Medical Center in Olla, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Tullos’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tullos.
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.