Healthcare in Charenton, 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
27.8%
4.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.6%
4.7pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
32.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.9%
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
20.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.8%
Loneliness
38.6%
Lack of Support
31.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.8%
Mobility
20.1%
Cognitive
19.8%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
7.4%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.2 mi
Bayou Bend Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Bend Health System | 5.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Iberia Medical Center | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ochsner St Mary | 27.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Hospital Of Broussard | 29.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Assumption Community Hospital | 30.5 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Charenton has an obesity rate of 44.3%, which is 8.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.8%, 4.3pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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 2.5 out of 5.