On CDC estimates, Youngsville is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Youngsville differs from Louisiana on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Youngsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Youngsville
Youngsville ranks #2 for health in Louisiana
Out of 161 Louisiana towns with a Health Grade, Youngsville is #2 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 75% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Youngsville doesn’t win on
22.3% of adults binge drink, vs 16.9% across Louisiana, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Youngsville looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 99% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 75% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Youngsville
Youngsville runs below Louisiana on eight chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.4% vs 4.3%), heart disease (4.4% vs 7.5%) and diabetes (9% vs 15.2%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%). Conditions ↓
Youngsville is an active town
Only 19.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Youngsville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Youngsville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Youngsville is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #2 of 161 in Louisiana. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 91% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Youngsville’s median household income is $105,876; among the 7,756 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Few Louisiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Youngsville is healthier than 99% of graded towns, against 75% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
7.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Youngsville adults…
Youngsville runs below LA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Youngsville residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Youngsville
No hospital or community health center in Youngsville 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 Youngsville; ≈ 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 Youngsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Youngsville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Youngsville does better than Louisiana.
1 in 3 Youngsville 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.
10.5% of Youngsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Youngsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngsville | B+ | 31.7% | 9% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Broussard | B | 32.8% | 10.8% | 15.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Youngsville adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Youngsville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Youngsville is better than Louisiana on 22 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Youngsville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Youngsville | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%14–18.6 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.1–13.1 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.2–20.6 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.7%26.7–36.9 | 40% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9%7.8–10.3 | 15.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%27.8–34.6 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%29.5–36.6 | 38.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.4%18.9–24 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.9–5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.6–6 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.8–10.2 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12–16.9 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.2%16.1–22.6 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22.3%19–25.9 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%30.1–39.9 | 40.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.3–7.8 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.1–82.5 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.1%62.9–69.2 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.8–88.6 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.9%68.6–75.1 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%61.1–69.9 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.4%78–87.8 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28%24.4–31.6 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%30.4–39.4 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%20.3–27.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.8%11.5–16.3 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%9.8–13.6 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.1–9.6 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%8.5–12.6 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.5%24.7–32.2 | 38% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%8.8–11.8 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.7–17.6 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.4–4.3 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.3 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Youngsville
Is Youngsville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Youngsville is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #2 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Youngsville?
CDC estimates 31.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 36.9%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Youngsville?
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Youngsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Youngsville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–7.8%), 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 Youngsville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Youngsville.
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.