Healthcare in Blanchard, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.2%
7.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
20.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.2%
Loneliness
36.8%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.7%
Mobility
16.4%
Cognitive
19.5%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.1 mi
Willis Knighton Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Physicians Behavioral Hospital | 10.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Specialists Hospital Shreveport | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport) | 10.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 2/5 | ✓ |
Blanchard has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.2%, 7.7pp above the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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 2.7 out of 5.