Healthcare & Safety in Natchitoches

Natchitoches's real, disclosed crime picture runs genuinely, seriously elevated this pass -- a real weakness this record does not soften even given the city's prominent tourism role.

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A genuinely elevated overall crime rate

A NeighborhoodScout-style overall crime rate of 52 per 1,000 residents places Natchitoches in roughly the 14th percentile for safety nationally this pass -- more than 96% of Louisiana communities carry a lower crime rate, per this same source.

The Historic District runs only slightly better

The Historic District specifically carries a crime rate of 48.69 per 1,000 and a 30th-percentile safety ranking -- only modestly better than the citywide figure, with the district's own northeast section considered its safest area.

Healthcare access via Natchitoches Regional Medical Center

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, the city's largest named healthcare employer (811 employees), anchors direct local healthcare access alongside the broader regional healthcare sector Northwestern State's own economic-impact study identified.

Key takeaways

Natchitoches's overall crime rate (52/1,000) places it in roughly the 14th safety percentile nationally.
The Historic District runs only modestly better (48.69/1,000, 30th percentile) than the citywide figure.
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center anchors direct local healthcare access.
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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.