Where Belcher residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Belcher, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belcher. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belcher
Cancer runs high in Belcher
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Conditions ↓
Belcher keeps up with checkups
It beats Louisiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (66.6% vs 57.2%) and cholesterol checks (90% vs 86.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Belcher adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 8 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 Belcher’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Belcher adults…
Belcher runs below LA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Belcher adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Belcher adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Belcher
No hospital or community health center in Belcher 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 Belcher; ≈ 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).
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 Belcher adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Belcher does better than Louisiana.
1 in 3 Belcher 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.
Belcher 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 Belcher adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Belcher
Why doesn’t Belcher have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Belcher.
What hospital is closest to Belcher?
North Caddo Medical Center in Vivian, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Belcher’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Belcher?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is David Raines Community Health Center, Inc - Gilliam in Gilliam, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Belcher.
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.