Healthcare in Martin, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.4%
3.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.7%
7.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
40.4%
Arthritis
32.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.5%
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
21.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.7%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
27.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.9%
Mobility
20.4%
Cognitive
21.8%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
12.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.7 mi
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Coushatta Health Care Center | 6.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center | 26.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Desoto Regional Health System | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jackson Parish Hospital | 32.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winn Parish Medical Center | 35.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Martin has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.7%, 7.2pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.