Healthcare in Alexandria, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.3%
8.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.1%
7.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
39.8%
Arthritis
34.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.5%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
40.3%
Lack of Support
32.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.7%
Mobility
23.2%
Cognitive
21.0%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
9.7%
Self-Care
7.6%
Independent Living
13.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Compass Behavioral Center Of Alexandria, Inc | 1.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Alexandria Emergency Hospital | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alexandria has an obesity rate of 44.3%, which is 8.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.