Healthcare in Erath, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.9%
3.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.8%
5.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
30.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.4%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.8%
Loneliness
35.7%
Lack of Support
26.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.0%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.6%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.3 mi
Abbeville General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville General Hospital | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Iberia Medical Center | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Park Place Surgical Hospital | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Erath has an obesity rate of 39.9%, which is 3.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.8%, 5.3pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 2.5 out of 5.