Healthcare in Converse, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.3%
9.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
32.0%
8.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
40.7%
Arthritis
33.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.2%
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
23.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
32.0%
Loneliness
36.1%
Lack of Support
27.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.9%
Mobility
21.0%
Cognitive
22.9%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
13.1%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.5 mi
Desoto Regional Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Regional Health System | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sabine Medical Center | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Christus Coushatta Health Care Center | 29.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Chi St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine | 31.3 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Sabine County Hospital | 34.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Converse has an obesity rate of 45.3%, which is 9.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 32.0%, 8.5pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.