Central Bank and Trust Co. · Photo: Z28scrambler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Hessmer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hessmer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hessmer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hessmer
Hessmer is an older town
27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Hessmer with the state. Conditions ↓
Hessmer is short on primary care and mental health care
Hessmer’s county is a federal shortage area for primary 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 Hessmer’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hessmer adults…
On every condition, Hessmer is about the same as Louisiana. Tap one to see it as people.
Hessmer is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hessmer as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Hessmer
No hospital or community health center in Hessmer 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 Hessmer; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hessmer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Hessmer adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Hessmer 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.
16.7% of Hessmer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Hessmer 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 Hessmer adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hessmer
Why doesn’t Hessmer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hessmer.
What hospital is closest to Hessmer?
Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Hessmer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hessmer?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Avoyelles Community Health Center in Marksville, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hessmer.
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.