Where Turkey Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Turkey Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Turkey Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Turkey Creek
Dental care lags in Turkey Creek
51.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Turkey Creek’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD and depression run high in Turkey Creek
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 3 adults have been diagnosed with depression (31.4%), vs 26.6% across Louisiana. In all, Turkey Creek runs above Louisiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Turkey Creek
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22.1%), 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 Turkey Creek’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Turkey Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Turkey Creek adults…
Turkey Creek runs above LA on 3 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 Turkey Creek
No hospital or community health center in Turkey Creek 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 Turkey Creek; ≈ 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 Turkey Creek adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Turkey Creek runs above Louisiana.
1 in 3 Turkey Creek 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.
18.8% of Turkey Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Turkey Creek 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 Turkey Creek adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Turkey Creek
Why doesn’t Turkey Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Turkey Creek.
What hospital is closest to Turkey Creek?
Oakdale Community Hospital in Oakdale, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Turkey Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Turkey Creek.
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.