Healthcare in Ball, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.0%
1.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.6%
6.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.5%
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
20.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.6%
Loneliness
38.2%
Lack of Support
27.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.3%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
19.5%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.3 mi
Alexandria Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Va Medical Center | 7.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Central Louisiana State Hospital | 7.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Ball has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.6%, 6.1pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.