Healthcare in Grambling, 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
27.1%
3.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near 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
25.1%
Arthritis
17.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
2.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
31.4%
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
26.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.1%
Loneliness
46.6%
Lack of Support
35.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.6%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
25.9%
Hearing
4.1%
Vision
9.3%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
15.4%
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
4.5 mi
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Louisiana Medical Center | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Serenity Springs Specialty Hospital | 4.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bienville Medical Center | 12.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Reeves Memorial Medical Center | 21.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jackson Parish Hospital | 21.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Grambling has an obesity rate of 46.5%, which is 10.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.1%, 3.6pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.0% 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.