Healthcare in Bunkie, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
51.6%
15.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.5%
4.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
27.2%
15.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
4.7pp 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
43.9%
Arthritis
40.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
40.3%
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
24.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.5%
Loneliness
40.0%
Lack of Support
35.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
55.2%
Mobility
34.9%
Cognitive
27.9%
Hearing
12.3%
Vision
16.8%
Self-Care
13.3%
Independent Living
21.2%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.8 mi
Bunkie General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkie General Hospital | 5.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central | 5.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Behavioral Hospital | 15.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Regional Medical Center | 18.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Avoyelles Hospital | 20.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Bunkie has an obesity rate of 51.6%, which is 15.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.5%, 4.0pp above the national average. About 15.3% of adults lack health insurance. 84.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.