Where Fordoche residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fordoche, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fordoche. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fordoche
Cancer and COPD run high in Fordoche
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, Fordoche runs above Louisiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%), and cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fordoche is short on dental care and mental health care
Fordoche’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Fordoche’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fordoche adults…
Fordoche runs above LA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Fordoche is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Fordoche as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Fordoche
No hospital or community health center in Fordoche 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 Fordoche; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Fordoche adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Fordoche adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Fordoche 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.
16.1% of Fordoche adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Fordoche 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 Fordoche adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fordoche
Why doesn’t Fordoche have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fordoche.
What hospital is closest to Fordoche?
Pointe Coupee General Hospital in New Roads, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Fordoche’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 Fordoche?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Livonia School Based Health Center- Suite A in Livonia, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fordoche.
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.