Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Venice residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Venice, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Venice. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Venice
The nearest ER is 58 miles from Venice
The closest emergency room is Lady of the Sea General Hospital in Cut Off, 57.8 miles away in a straight line. And 16.7% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 11.3% across Louisiana. For everyday care, Plaquemines Primary Care is closer (28.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Venice
40.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 43.2% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Venice
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.9%), about twice the Louisiana rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Stroke is also above the state: 6.5%, vs 4.3% across Louisiana. In all, Venice runs above Louisiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Venice adults live with a disability
1 in 2 adults live with a disability (51.5%, vs 38% across Louisiana). The biggest difference is vision loss: 11.4% vs 6.7%. Disability ↓
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 Venice’s likely range.
Care in and near Venice
No hospital or community health center in Venice 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 Venice; ≈ 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 Venice adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Venice adults…
Venice runs above LA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Venice adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
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.
How Venice adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Venice runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Venice 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.
34.1% of Venice adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Venice and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boothville | — | — | — | — |
Boothville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Venice
Why doesn’t Venice have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Venice.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Venice.
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.