Healthcare in Pollock, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.7%
1.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.8%
7.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
38.4%
Arthritis
29.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.1%
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
21.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.8%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.2%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
19.7%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.8 mi
Alexandria Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Va Medical Center | 12.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Central Louisiana State Hospital | 12.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Pollock has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.8%, 7.3pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.