Healthcare in Fifth Ward, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.7%
1.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.9%
6.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp 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
39.4%
Arthritis
30.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.5%
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
21.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.9%
Loneliness
35.9%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.6%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
20.5%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.7%
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
2
Nearest Hospital
12.5 mi
Avoyelles Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoyelles Hospital | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Behavioral Hospital | 12.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bunkie General Hospital | 17.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central | 17.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Alexandria Va Medical Center | 18.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
Fifth Ward has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.9%, 6.4pp above the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services.