Healthcare in Cankton, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.5%
1.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.7%
6.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
39.4%
Arthritis
31.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.3%
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
22.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.7%
Loneliness
37.5%
Lack of Support
29.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.8%
Mobility
20.4%
Cognitive
22.2%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
12.6%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.9 mi
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems | 6.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Acadia St Landry | 7.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Opelousas General Health System | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Cankton has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.7%, 6.2pp above the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.