Healthcare in Edgefield, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.1%
7.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.1%
6.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.1%
5.2pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
31.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.3%
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
24.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.1%
Loneliness
39.5%
Lack of Support
30.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.9%
Mobility
23.5%
Cognitive
25.1%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
10.1%
Self-Care
7.6%
Independent Living
15.8%
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
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Coushatta Health Care Center | 1.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Desoto Regional Health System | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center | 25.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Brentwood Hospital | 32.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Louisiana Behavioral Health | 32.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Edgefield has an obesity rate of 43.1%, which is 7.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.1%, 6.6pp above the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.