Healthcare in Hessmer, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.8%
2.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.4%
4.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
39.8%
Arthritis
31.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
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
20.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.4%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
29.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.6%
Mobility
18.1%
Cognitive
19.7%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.7%
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
2
Nearest Hospital
13.0 mi
Bunkie General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkie General Hospital | 13.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central | 13.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Avoyelles Hospital | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Behavioral Hospital | 15.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Alexandria Va Medical Center | 23.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
Hessmer has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.4%, 4.9pp above the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services.