Where North Hodge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Hodge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Hodge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Hodge
North Hodge is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
North Hodge’s 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, stroke and arthritis run high in North Hodge
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.7%, vs 29.7% across Louisiana. In all, North Hodge 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 North Hodge’s likely range.
Care in and near North Hodge
No hospital or community health center in North 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 North 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).
Out of every 100 North Hodge adults…
North Hodge runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Hodge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How North Hodge adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
4 in 10 North 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.
21.9% of North Hodge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
North Hodge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge | — | — | — | — | |
| East Hodge | — | — | — | — |
Hodge and East 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 North Hodge adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Hodge
Why doesn’t North 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 North Hodge.
What hospital is closest to North Hodge?
Jackson Parish Hospital in Jonesboro, 2.1 miles in a straight line from North 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 North Hodge?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mercy Medical Health Center and Mercy Medicine Pharmacy in Jonesboro, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North 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.