Where Ridgecrest residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ridgecrest, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ridgecrest. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ridgecrest
Dental care lags in Ridgecrest
43% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 34.4% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ridgecrest
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (37.7%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (20.8% vs 12.4%) and no reliable transportation (18.3% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 36.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Ridgecrest
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. Diabetes is also above the state: 19.1%, vs 15.2% across Louisiana. In all, Ridgecrest runs above Louisiana on five 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 Ridgecrest’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ridgecrest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
36.7% of Ridgecrest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Ridgecrest adults…
Ridgecrest runs above LA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Ridgecrest residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Ridgecrest
No hospital or community health center in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest; ≈ 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 Ridgecrest adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ridgecrest runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Ridgecrest 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.
Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ridgecrest
Why doesn’t Ridgecrest have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ridgecrest.
What hospital is closest to Ridgecrest?
Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Ridgecrest’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 Ridgecrest?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Outpatient Behavioral Services in Ferriday, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ridgecrest.
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.