Where Cameron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cameron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cameron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cameron
Cameron is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Cameron’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Cameron
The closest emergency room is Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital in Lake Charles, 26.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Cameron 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 Cameron’s likely range.
Care in and near Cameron
No hospital or community health center in Cameron 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 Cameron; ≈ 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.
14.2% of Cameron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Cameron adults…
On every condition, Cameron is about the same as Louisiana. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cameron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Cameron adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Cameron 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.
Cameron 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 Cameron adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Cameron
Why doesn’t Cameron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cameron.
What hospital is closest to Cameron?
Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital in Lake Charles, 26.8 miles in a straight line from Cameron’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cameron.
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.