Healthcare in Convent, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.8%
6.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.9%
4.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
31.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.6%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
37.1%
Lack of Support
31.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.8%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
7.4 mi
St James Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Parish Hospital | 7.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Lutcher | 7.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Prevost Memorial Hospital | 13.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Thibodaux Regional Medical Center | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Assumption Community Hospital | 15.3 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Convent has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 83.9% 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.