Healthcare in Erath, LA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

19.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.8%

Loneliness

35.7%

Lack of Support

26.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.3 mi

Abbeville General Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Abbeville General Hospital10.3 miAcute Care Hospitals
Iberia Medical Center10.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc13.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Park Place Surgical Hospital13.6 miAcute Care Hospitals
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital13.6 miAcute 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.