Healthcare in Powhatan, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.2%
8.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.1%
9.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
40.9%
Arthritis
34.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
35.5%
Lack of Support
31.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.7%
Mobility
21.7%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.4 mi
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center | 11.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Coushatta Health Care Center | 12.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Desoto Regional Health System | 28.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sabine Medical Center | 31.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winn Parish Medical Center | 32.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Powhatan has an obesity rate of 44.2%, which is 8.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 86.1% 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.