Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, White Castle is healthier than 59%
White Castle differs from Louisiana on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for White Castle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Castle
White Castle is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, White Castle is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in White Castle
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (39.7%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (22.5% vs 12.4%) and housing insecurity (29.7% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 37.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and obesity run high in White Castle
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.2%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. Obesity is also above the state: 49.6%, vs 40% across Louisiana. In all, White Castle runs above Louisiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
White Castle is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, White Castle is healthier than 1%. Against the 45 towns with similar household incomes ($14K–$23K), it’s healthier than 59%. Health Grade ↓
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 White Castle’s likely range.
What’s behind White Castle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Castle is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of White Castle’s estimates fall in the lowest 9% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 49.6% of adults, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). White Castle’s median household income is $18,750; among the 45 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($14K–$23K), it’s healthier than 59%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where White Castle compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.3% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 12.5% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.1% of White Castle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 White Castle adults…
White Castle runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of White Castle residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near White Castle
No hospital or community health center in White Castle 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 White Castle; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of White Castle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How White Castle adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, White Castle runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 White Castle 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.
White Castle and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Castle | D− | 49.6% | 21.2% | 21.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of White Castle adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for White Castle
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, White Castle is better than Louisiana on 2 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside White Castle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | White Castle | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.4%29.4–37.6 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.5–20 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.8%19.4–24.4 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 49.6%40.9–58.2 | 40% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21.2%18.7–23.7 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 51%46.5–55.3 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%33.8–42.5 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.9%28.4–35.4 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.7–13.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.8%8.6–11.3 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.1%5.6–6.8 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 28.8%24.4–33.5 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.2%18.2–24.5 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 41.1%35.4–47 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.5%10–15 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.2%40–54.4 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%8.4–13.2 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.5%81.5–87.2 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.2%45.2–53 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%83.9–88.2 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78.1–82.8 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%61.4–71.4 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.3%74.7–86.8 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20–27.3 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.2%35.4–47.1 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 37.9%33.2–43 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 39.7%34.5–45 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 29.7%25.7–33.8 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 22.5%19.7–25.5 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.1%16.5–21.7 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 37.1%32–42.1 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.8%40.7–51.1 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.2%21.4–27.4 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22%19.3–24.8 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.5 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.2%12.4–16.1 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8%7.1–9.1 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Louisiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in White Castle
Is White Castle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Castle is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in White Castle?
CDC estimates 49.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.9% and 58.2%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to White Castle?
Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville, 10.0 miles in a straight line from White Castle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in White Castle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–13.2%), against 8.9% across Louisiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in White Castle more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in White Castle.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.