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Health in Dodson · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Dodson residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dodson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dodson. How CDC estimates town health

Fair or poor health
26.5%
About the same as LA (24.4%)
Obesity
43.6%
About the same as LA (40%)
No exercise
33.5%
About the same as LA (30.3%)
Uninsured
8.6%
About the same as LA (8.9%)
Feel lonely
35.7%
About the same as LA (36.6%)
Nearest ER
10.7 mi
Winn Parish Medical Center
What stands out

What stands out about health in Dodson

10.4%have COPD · LA 8.5%
★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Dodson adults…

Dodson runs above LA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

10 of every 100 Dodson adults have COPD
Louisiana: 9 in 100 · worse · likely 8.6–12.2%
Better than LAWorseAbout the sameLouisiana
Getting care

Care in and near Dodson

No hospital or community health center in Dodson itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERWinn Parish Medical CenterWinnfield · 10.7 miDirections →
+Low-cost careWinn Community Health CenterWinnfield · 9.8 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
9.8 mi
Winn Community Health Center
5 sites · nearest in Winnfield
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
10.7 mi
Winn Parish Medical Center
Winnfield · not rated
ER
DirectionsMedicare profile
11.1 mi
Mercy Medical Health Center
2 sites · nearest in Jonesboro
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
12.5 mi
Jackson Parish Hospital
Jonesboro · not rated
ERRural critical access
DirectionsMedicare profile
27.1 mi
Hardtner Medical Center
Olla · not rated
ERRural critical access
DirectionsMedicare profile
33.4 mi
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
Natchitoches · ★★★★★
ER
DirectionsMedicare profile
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Dodson itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Dodson itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Dodson itself

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 Dodson; ≈ 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).

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana

Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.

Get no exercise 33.5%LA 30.3%
Sleep under 7 hours 40.1%LA 40.1%
Binge drink 17.2%LA 16.9%
Smoke cigarettes 21.3%LA 17.3%
0%10%20%30%40%50%
Dodson, betterDodson, worseAbout the sameLouisiana
Where Dodson gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Dodson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.

80%Yearly checkupLA 82%
56%Dentist visitLA 57%
84%Cholesterol checkLA 86%
63%Colon screeningLA 66%
78%MammogramLA 79%
79%Taking BP medsLA 79%
1 in 12
working-age adults has no health insurance
Dodson 8.6% · Louisiana 1 in 11 (8.9%)
Mind & connection

How Dodson adults are doing

About the same as Louisiana on each measure.

1 in 3Dodson adults feel lonely
35.7% · LA 36.6% · About the same as LA
1 in 4Dodson adults lack social or emotional support
27.2% · LA 28.6% · About the same as LA
3 in 10Dodson adults have been diagnosed with depression
30% · LA 26.6% · About the same as LA
1 in 5Dodson adults are in frequent mental distress
21.2% · LA 19.3% · About the same as LA
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Dodson adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 4
Dodson adults worry about having enough food
22.6% · LA 22.5%
About the same as LA
1 in 6
Dodson adults worry about keeping their housing
15.4% · LA 16.8%
About the same as LA
1 in 8
Dodson adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
11.9% · LA 12.4%
About the same as LA
1 in 9
Dodson adults lack reliable transportation
11.2% · LA 11.3%
About the same as LA

20.4% of Dodson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.

Around town

Dodson and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

41.9%

of Dodson adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs19.2%
Thinking or memory20.7%
Hearing9.5%
Errands alone11.7%
Vision7%
Dressing or bathing5.5%
Louisiana

Questions about health in Dodson

Why doesn’t Dodson have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dodson.

What hospital is closest to Dodson?

Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Dodson’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 Dodson?

1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Winnfield Physical Therapy in Winnfield, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dodson.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.