Healthcare in Ashland, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.3%
1.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.2%
3.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.0%
6.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
45.1%
Arthritis
39.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.5%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.2%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
27.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.6%
Mobility
23.1%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
12.4%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
11.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.7 mi
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Coushatta Health Care Center | 12.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center | 26.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Jackson Parish Hospital | 26.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winn Parish Medical Center | 31.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Desoto Regional Health System | 32.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ashland has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.