Lacombe, Louisiana
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Located in the Louisiana community of Lacombe, Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Northshore is a critical healthcare facility that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Northshore plays in the region.
Population catchment
The 30-minute driving radius around Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Northshore encompasses a combined population of approximately 75,592 residents across 8 incorporated communities. Slidell leads as the most populous nearby community with 28,781 residents, representing roughly 38% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Mandeville with 13,192 residents and Covington with 11,564, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Northshore. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.
Regional dependence
The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Northshore reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Louisiana. Of the 8 nearby communities, 3 have populations below 5,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Slidell and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Northshore as a regional destination.
Geographic interpretation
From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Northshore can be characterized as urban. The presence of 3 communities above 10,000 residents reflects a mature metropolitan or suburban region with concentrated population. The presence of Slidell as the dominant population center creates a concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 8,219, indicating that most communities are considerably smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Northshore within the broader regional framework.
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| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slidell (city), LA | 28,781 |
| 2 | Mandeville (city), LA | 13,192 |
| 3 | Covington (city), LA | 11,564 |
| 4 | Lacombe (CDP), LA | 8,657 |
| 5 | Eden Isle (CDP), LA | 7,782 |
| 6 | Abita Springs (town), LA | 2,631 |
| 7 | Pearl River (town), LA | 2,565 |
| 8 | Lewisburg (CDP), LA | 420 |
Overview
Situated in Lacombe, Louisiana, Northshore Extended Care Hospital functions as a key hospital serving the broader regional population. The critical healthcare facility plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.
Population catchment
Approximately 75,592 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Northshore Extended Care Hospital, spread across 8 distinct incorporated communities. Slidell, with a population of 28,781, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 38% of the reachable population. Following Slidell, Mandeville adds 13,192 residents, while Covington contributes 11,564, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.
Regional dependence
Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Northshore Extended Care Hospital. With 3 of 8 communities registering populations under 5,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Slidell. Northshore Extended Care Hospital benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Louisiana.
Geographic interpretation
Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Northshore Extended Care Hospital form a urban corridor. Multiple communities exceed 10,000 residents, creating a densely populated corridor with significant commercial and residential activity. Slidell dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a concentrated distribution. A median population of 8,219 among the catchment communities suggests that considerably smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Louisiana.
Identifiers: city · CDP · town
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slidell (city), LA | 28,781 |
| 2 | Mandeville (city), LA | 13,192 |
| 3 | Covington (city), LA | 11,564 |
| 4 | Lacombe (CDP), LA | 8,657 |
| 5 | Eden Isle (CDP), LA | 7,782 |
| 6 | Abita Springs (town), LA | 2,631 |
| 7 | Pearl River (town), LA | 2,565 |
| 8 | Lewisburg (CDP), LA | 420 |