Healthcare in Dodson, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.6%
7.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.0%
6.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.2%
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
30.0%
Loneliness
35.7%
Lack of Support
27.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.9%
Mobility
19.2%
Cognitive
20.7%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.7%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.8 mi
Jackson Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Parish Hospital | 9.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winn Parish Medical Center | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northern Louisiana Medical Center | 28.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Serenity Springs Specialty Hospital | 28.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hardtner Medical Center | 30.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Dodson has an obesity rate of 43.6%, which is 7.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.0%, 6.5pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.