Healthcare in Fort Polk North, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.1%
4.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
31.0%
7.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
2.9%
9.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
near 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
18.3%
Arthritis
7.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
1.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
25.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.0%
Loneliness
44.4%
Lack of Support
30.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.8%
Mobility
4.5%
Cognitive
23.8%
Hearing
3.1%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
1.8%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.9 mi
Byrd Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byrd Regional Hospital | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Beauregard Memorial Hospital | 21.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Deridder | 21.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sabine County Hospital | 34.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sabine Medical Center | 36.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fort Polk North has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 31.0%, 7.5pp above the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 71.1% 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 2.5 out of 5.