Healthcare in Fort Polk South, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.8%
1.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.4%
3.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
5.0%
6.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp 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
23.8%
Arthritis
11.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
2.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.0%
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
22.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.4%
Loneliness
40.2%
Lack of Support
30.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.5%
Mobility
6.1%
Cognitive
19.7%
Hearing
3.5%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.6 mi
Byrd Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byrd Regional Hospital | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Beauregard Memorial Hospital | 17.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Deridder | 17.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sabine County Hospital | 33.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sabine Medical Center | 37.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fort Polk South has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.4%, 3.9pp above the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.1% 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.