Healthcare in Downsville, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.4%
1.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.7%
5.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp 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
40.5%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.6%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.7%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
25.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.2%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.1 mi
Union General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union General Hospital | 11.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Glenwood Regional Medical Center | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Louisiana Medical Center | 16.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Serenity Springs Specialty Hospital | 16.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Francis Medical Center | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Downsville has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.7%, 5.2pp above the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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 2.7 out of 5.