Healthcare in Echo, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.6%
1.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.2%
6.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
2.8pp 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
40.8%
Arthritis
34.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.8%
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
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.2%
Loneliness
37.5%
Lack of Support
26.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.0%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
20.4%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
11.5%
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
1
Nearest Hospital
8.0 mi
Mercy Behavioral Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Behavioral Hospital | 8.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Alexandria Va Medical Center | 16.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Central Louisiana State Hospital | 16.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bunkie General Hospital | 16.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central | 16.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Echo has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.2%, 6.7pp above the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 1 offers emergency services.