Where Eros residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eros, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eros. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eros
Dental care lags in Eros
48.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 27.1% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Eros’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Eros is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Eros’ 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 ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Eros
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 4.3% across Louisiana. In all, Eros runs above Louisiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Eros’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eros adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Eros
No hospital or community health center in Eros 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 Eros; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Eros adults…
Eros runs above LA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Eros adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Eros runs above Louisiana.
4 in 10 Eros 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.
22.8% of Eros adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Eros 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 Eros adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Eros
Why doesn’t Eros have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eros.
What hospital is closest to Eros?
Northern Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Eros’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eros.
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.