Healthcare in Athens, LA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

47.6%

11.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

28.1%

4.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

23.1%

11.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.4%

1.2pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

44.5%

Arthritis

40.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

27.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

21.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.1%

Loneliness

34.5%

Lack of Support

28.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

49.9%

Mobility

29.0%

Cognitive

22.4%

Hearing

12.3%

Vision

11.3%

Self-Care

9.1%

Independent Living

15.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.2 mi

Bienville Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Bienville Medical Center8.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Claiborne Memorial Medical Center8.9 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Minden Medical Center15.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Reeves Memorial Medical Center24.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Northern Louisiana Medical Center25.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Athens has an obesity rate of 47.6%, which is 11.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.1%, 4.6pp above the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 84.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.