Healthcare in Ferriday, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
52.7%
16.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
25.1%
13.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
2.0pp above 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
40.1%
Arthritis
35.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
33.1%
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
23.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
41.9%
Lack of Support
36.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
50.3%
Mobility
29.4%
Cognitive
24.8%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
14.2%
Self-Care
11.0%
Independent Living
18.1%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
Riverland Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverland Medical Center | 2.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Ferriday | 2.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Merit Health Natchez | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Jefferson County Hospital | 30.4 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Lasalle General Hospital | 34.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Ferriday has an obesity rate of 52.7%, which is 16.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. 85.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.