Healthcare in Donaldsonville, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.0%
9.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.2%
9.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
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
41.2%
Arthritis
34.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.9%
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
21.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
38.8%
Lack of Support
34.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.6%
Mobility
24.6%
Cognitive
21.9%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
10.3%
Self-Care
7.9%
Independent Living
14.3%
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
3
Nearest Hospital
1.7 mi
Prevost Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevost Memorial Hospital | 1.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc | 9.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Assumption Community Hospital | 14.3 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| St James Parish Hospital | 17.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Lutcher | 17.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Donaldsonville has an obesity rate of 46.0%, which is 9.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 85.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.