Healthcare in Amelia, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.0%
4.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.5%
1.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.3%
9.7pp above 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
39.4%
Arthritis
24.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.2%
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
19.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.5%
Loneliness
41.2%
Lack of Support
34.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.9%
Mobility
18.1%
Cognitive
21.5%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
8.5%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
10.7%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.2 mi
Ochsner St Mary
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner St Mary | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Assumption Community Hospital | 16.4 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish | 19.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Physicians Medical Center | 19.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Thibodaux Regional Medical Center | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Amelia has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 20.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.