Where Ashland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ashland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ashland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ashland
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Ashland
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. COPD is also above the state: 11.8%, vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, Ashland runs above Louisiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ashland, and more people treating it
50.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 84.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Ashland is short on dental care and mental health care
Ashland’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Ashland adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 4 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Louisiana figure falls outside Ashland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ashland adults…
Ashland runs above LA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ashland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Ashland
No hospital or community health center in Ashland itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Ashland; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.7% of Ashland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Ashland adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Ashland adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Ashland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ashland adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ashland
Why doesn’t Ashland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ashland.
What hospital is closest to Ashland?
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center in Coushatta, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Ashland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ashland.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Louisiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.