Healthcare in Delta, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.9%
2.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.7%
6.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
29.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.8%
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
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.7%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
25.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.7%
Mobility
16.1%
Cognitive
18.9%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.5 mi
Merit Health River Region
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health River Region | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Madison Parish Hospital | 16.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Claiborne County Hospital | 23.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi | 32.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital | 34.7 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Delta has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.7%, 6.2pp above the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.