Where East Hodge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Hodge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Hodge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Hodge
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in East Hodge
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.3%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.7%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. High blood pressure is also above the state: 57.7%, vs 42.6% across Louisiana. In all, East Hodge runs above Louisiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in East Hodge
49.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 23.8% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). East Hodge’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More East Hodge adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.8%), vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
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 East Hodge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 East Hodge adults…
East Hodge runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Hodge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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.
Care in and near East Hodge
No hospital or community health center in East Hodge 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 East Hodge; ≈ 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).
How East Hodge adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, East Hodge runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 East Hodge 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.6% of East Hodge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
East Hodge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge | — | — | — | — | |
| North Hodge | — | — | — | — |
Hodge and North Hodge: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Hodge adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Hodge
Why doesn’t East Hodge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Hodge.
What hospital is closest to East Hodge?
Jackson Parish Hospital in Jonesboro, 1.8 miles in a straight line from East Hodge’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 East Hodge?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mercy Medical Health Center and Mercy Medicine Pharmacy in Jonesboro, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Hodge.
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.