Healthcare in Castor, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.8%
7.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.4%
6.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.1%
5.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp 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
35.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.4%
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
21.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.4%
Loneliness
36.5%
Lack of Support
26.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.5%
Mobility
22.3%
Cognitive
21.0%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
12.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.1 mi
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Coushatta Health Care Center | 17.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Bienville Medical Center | 27.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jackson Parish Hospital | 28.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Minden Medical Center | 30.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Desoto Regional Health System | 33.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Castor has an obesity rate of 43.8%, which is 7.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.4%, 6.9pp above the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% 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.