Healthcare in Fisher, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.5%
10.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.1%
8.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
44.6%
Arthritis
38.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.5%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.5%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
28.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.5%
Mobility
23.5%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
6.5%
Independent Living
11.5%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.1 mi
Sabine Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabine Medical Center | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sabine County Hospital | 21.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center | 27.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Byrd Regional Hospital | 28.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Desoto Regional Health System | 37.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fisher has an obesity rate of 46.5%, which is 10.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 84.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.