Healthcare in Columbia, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.9%
3.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.7%
5.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.8%
7.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
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
43.6%
Arthritis
38.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
29.5%
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
20.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.7%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
29.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.0%
Mobility
25.5%
Cognitive
21.1%
Hearing
11.4%
Vision
9.3%
Self-Care
7.3%
Independent Living
13.6%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
Citizens Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Medical Center | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Hardtner Medical Center | 17.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe | 20.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Franklin Medical Center | 21.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Columbia has an obesity rate of 39.9%, which is 3.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.7%, 5.2pp above the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.