Healthcare in Fenton, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.4%
9.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.7%
1.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.5%
6.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp 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
41.4%
Arthritis
33.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.7%
Loneliness
38.9%
Lack of Support
32.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.5%
Mobility
22.8%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
11.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.9 mi
Allen Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Parish Hospital | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner American Legion Hospital | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Compass Senior Care Hospital | 16.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital | 20.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Charles Memorial Hospital | 20.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Fenton has an obesity rate of 45.4%, which is 9.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 83.5% 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 3.3 out of 5.