Chauvin House · Photo: Z28scrambler · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Union residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Union, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Union. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union
More high blood pressure in Union, and more people treating it
48.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Diabetes and stroke run high in Union
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (18%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. Conditions ↓
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 Union’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Union adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Union adults…
Union runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Union
No hospital or community health center in Union 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 Union; ≈ 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.
How Union adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Union runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Union 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% of Union adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Union and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | — | — | — | — | |
| Lemannville | — | — | — | — |
Welcome and Lemannville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Union adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Union
Why doesn’t Union have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Union.
What hospital is closest to Union?
Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Union’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 Union?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Capitol City Family Health Center @ Donaldsonville in Donaldsonville, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Union.
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.