Healthcare in Egan, LA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.8%

1.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

30.3%

6.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.2%

1.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

3.3pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.3%

Arthritis

31.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

20.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.3%

Loneliness

34.8%

Lack of Support

26.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.9%

Mobility

16.4%

Cognitive

18.4%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

5.3%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

9.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.3 mi

Acadia General Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Acadia General Hospital8.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Ochsner American Legion Hospital9.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Compass Senior Care Hospital9.8 miPsychiatric
Acadian Medical Center16.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Acadia St Landry20.8 miCritical Access Hospitals

Egan has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.3%, 6.8pp above the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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 2.3 out of 5.