Healthcare in Choctaw, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.4%
7.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.7%
4.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.8%
2.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
3.1pp 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
44.5%
Arthritis
35.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.2%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.7%
Loneliness
32.2%
Lack of Support
26.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.2%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
3.0 mi
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thibodaux Regional Medical Center | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ochsner St Anne General Hospital | 12.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St James Parish Hospital | 14.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Lutcher | 14.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Compass Behavioral Center Of Houma, Llc | 14.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Choctaw has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.7%, 4.2pp above the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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.