Health Profile of Central, Louisiana
Central Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Central Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Central | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.3 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.4% | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.5% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Central is 77.3 years, about 2.2 years longer than the Louisiana average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.4%, lower than the Louisiana average of 7.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.5% of residents, lower than the Louisiana average of 22.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,307 residents in Central are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 382 150 men · 232 women
- 75–84 1,284 520 men · 764 women
- 65–74 2,773 1,308 men · 1,465 women
- 50–64 5,868 2,783 men · 3,085 women
Younger residents
6,855 residents in Central are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,234 1,064 boys · 1,171 girls
- 7–12 2,133 1,070 boys · 1,063 girls
- 3–7 1,473 775 boys · 697 girls
- 0–3 1,015 548 boys · 467 girls
About 1,274 residents in Central (4.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Central | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.1% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Central is about 32% lower than in Louisiana. The rate of heart disease in Central is about 21% lower than in Louisiana. The rate of obesity in Central is about 20% lower than in Louisiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Central | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.1% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.8% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Central is about 33% lower than in Louisiana. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Central is about 27% lower than in Louisiana. The rate of binge drinking in Central is about 23% higher than in Louisiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,518 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 379,695 minutes a day and 138.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Central is 77.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.41 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Central | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.69 | 7.40 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Central is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Central, Louisiana has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Louisiana, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Central, Louisiana.
How healthy is Central, Louisiana?
Central, Louisiana has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Central, Louisiana?
People in Central, Louisiana can expect to live 77.3 years on average, 2.2 years longer than the Louisiana average of 75.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Central, Louisiana?
6.4% of residents in Central, Louisiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 1.4 points below the Louisiana rate of 7.8%.
How common is obesity in Central, Louisiana?
32.1% of adults in Central, Louisiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.2 points below the Louisiana rate of 40.3%.
What health issue is more common in Central, Louisiana than elsewhere?
Compared with Louisiana as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 22.7%, about 23% higher than the Louisiana rate of 18.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Central, Louisiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,518 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 379,695 minutes a day and 138.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Central is 77.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.41 lifetimes a year.
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