Where Pollock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pollock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pollock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pollock
Pollock is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Pollock’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 ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Pollock
Pollock runs below Louisiana on diabetes (12.1% vs 15.2%) and stroke (3.6% vs 4.3%). 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 Pollock’s likely range.
Care in and near Pollock
No hospital or community health center in Pollock 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 Pollock; ≈ 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 Pollock adults…
Pollock runs below LA on 3 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Pollock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Pollock adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Pollock 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.
15% of Pollock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Pollock 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 Pollock adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Pollock
Why doesn’t Pollock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pollock.
What hospital is closest to Pollock?
Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Pollock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pollock?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Grant Community Health Center in Pollock, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pollock.
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.