Healthcare in Heflin, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.0%
3.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.2%
4.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
2.7pp 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
41.0%
Arthritis
33.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.1%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.2%
Loneliness
33.7%
Lack of Support
26.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.8%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.1 mi
Minden Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minden Medical Center | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bienville Medical Center | 23.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Red River Behavioral Center, Llc | 25.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Brentwood Hospital | 27.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Heflin has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.2%, 4.7pp above the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.