Healthcare in Amite City, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.4%
8.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.8%
2.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
27.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.6%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
40.4%
Lack of Support
32.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.7%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
18.4%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
7.2 mi
Lallie Kemp Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lallie Kemp Medical Center | 7.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Kentwood | 11.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Helena Parish Hospital | 16.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Oaks Medical Center | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Amite City has an obesity rate of 44.4%, which is 8.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% 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.