Where Varnado residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Varnado, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Varnado. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Varnado
Dental care lags in Varnado
49.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 23.1% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Varnado’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Varnado
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 4.3% across Louisiana. In all, Varnado runs above Louisiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Varnado adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.5%), vs 30.3% 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 Varnado’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Varnado adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Varnado adults…
Varnado runs above LA on 6 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 Varnado
No hospital or community health center in Varnado 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 Varnado; ≈ 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 Varnado adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Varnado 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.
23% of Varnado adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Varnado 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 Varnado adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Varnado
Why doesn’t Varnado have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Varnado.
What hospital is closest to Varnado?
Our Lady of the Angels Hospital in Bogalusa, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Varnado’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Varnado?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bogalusa High School-Based Health Center in Bogalusa, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Varnado.
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.