Ouachita County
LouisianaFIPS 22073
Pop. 160,3689 HospitalsSVI 0.88RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Ouachita County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.0% | 13.9% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 42.1% | 42.2% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.6% | 8.1% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 9.4 | 4.4 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 13,454.831 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
154
Primary Care Physicians
97.7 per 100k
401
NPs & PAs
254.5 per 100k
103
Dentists
820
Hospital Beds
5.2 per 1,000
$12,964.68
Medicare Per Capita
1780.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Ouachita County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 45.4% | — | |
| Depression | 26.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | — | |
| COPD | 10.1% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 20.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 5.1% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 28.0% | — | |
| Disability | 42.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 35.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.88
Socioeconomic Status0.88
Household Composition & Disability0.57
Minority Status & Language0.81
Housing Type & Transportation0.93
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Ouachita County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals West Monroe | West Monroe | 47 | |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe | Monroe | 42 | |
| Gbc Behavioral Health | Monroe | 32 | |
| Glenwood Regional Medical Center | West Monroe | 257 | |
| Monroe Surgical Hospital | Monroe | 10 | |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe | Monroe | 247 | |
| Riverbend Rehabilitation Hospital | Monroe | 12 | |
| Specialty Hospital | Monroe | 32 | |
| St Francis Medical Center | Monroe | 328 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.