Healthcare in Colfax, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.4%
8.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.3%
0.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.7%
7.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp 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
41.2%
Arthritis
34.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.0%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.3%
Loneliness
39.9%
Lack of Support
33.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.9%
Mobility
23.7%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
8.9%
Self-Care
6.8%
Independent Living
12.8%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.8 mi
Alexandria Emergency Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Emergency Hospital | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Longleaf Hospital | 18.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Alexandria | 18.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital | 21.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | 21.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Colfax has an obesity rate of 44.4%, which is 8.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 84.4% 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 2.0 out of 5.