Healthcare in Belcher, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.1%
2.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.4%
2.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
4.9pp 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
41.8%
Arthritis
32.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.1%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.4%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.1%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.3 mi
North Caddo Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Caddo Medical Center | 10.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Red River Behavioral Center, Llc | 14.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Specialists Hospital Shreveport | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport) | 17.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 2/5 | ✓ |
Belcher has an obesity rate of 34.1%, which is 2.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.4%, 2.9pp above the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 83.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.