Healthcare in Creola, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
33.9%
10.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.1%
3.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
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
29.7%
Arthritis
19.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.1%
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
25.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
33.9%
Loneliness
42.0%
Lack of Support
30.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.2%
Mobility
11.6%
Cognitive
23.9%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.3 mi
Alexandria Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Va Medical Center | 10.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Central Louisiana State Hospital | 10.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Creola has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 33.9%, 10.4pp above the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.