Photo: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Dixie Inn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dixie Inn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dixie Inn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dixie Inn
Dixie Inn is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Dixie Inn’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 ↓
Dental care lags in Dixie Inn
50.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 23.9% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Dixie Inn’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dixie Inn
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.5%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. No reliable transportation (15.3% vs 11.3%) and housing insecurity (22.5% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 27.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% 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 Dixie Inn’s likely range.
Care in and near Dixie Inn
No hospital or community health center in Dixie Inn 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 Dixie Inn; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Dixie Inn 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.
27.1% of Dixie Inn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Dixie Inn adults…
Dixie Inn runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Dixie Inn adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Dixie Inn runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Dixie Inn 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.
Dixie Inn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minden | D− | 48.6% | 23.5% | 25.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dixie Inn adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dixie Inn
Why doesn’t Dixie Inn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dixie Inn.
What hospital is closest to Dixie Inn?
Minden Medical Center in Minden, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Dixie Inn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dixie Inn?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is David Raines Community Health Center, Inc. - Minden in Minden, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dixie Inn.
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.