Healthcare in Benton, 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
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.2%
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
26.6%
Loneliness
37.4%
Lack of Support
29.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.2%
Mobility
18.6%
Cognitive
18.9%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
10.8%
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
1
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.4 mi
Red River Behavioral Center, Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River Behavioral Center, Llc | 8.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Specialists Hospital Shreveport | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport) | 12.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Intensive Specialty Hospital | 12.7 mi | Long-term | — | — |
Benton has an obesity rate of 44.3%, which is 8.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.