Where Powhatan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Powhatan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Powhatan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Powhatan
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Powhatan
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.1%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. High blood pressure is also above the state: 54.3%, vs 42.6% across Louisiana. In all, Powhatan runs above Louisiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Powhatan, and more people treating it
54.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 85.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Powhatan is short on dental care and mental health care
Powhatan’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 Powhatan’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Powhatan adults…
Powhatan runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Powhatan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Powhatan
No hospital or community health center in Powhatan 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 Powhatan; ≈ 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.
How Powhatan adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Powhatan does better than Louisiana.
1 in 3 Powhatan 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.
23.1% of Powhatan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Powhatan 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 Powhatan adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Powhatan
Why doesn’t Powhatan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Powhatan.
What hospital is closest to Powhatan?
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in Natchitoches, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Powhatan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Powhatan?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Outpatient Medical Center, Inc. @ Natchitoches in Natchitoches, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Powhatan.
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.