Healthcare in Forest Hill, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.8%
4.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
5.0pp 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
41.9%
Arthritis
32.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.0%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.8%
Loneliness
37.6%
Lack of Support
28.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.1%
Mobility
20.6%
Cognitive
20.5%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
8.2%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.1 mi
Mercy Behavioral Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Behavioral Hospital | 10.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Compass Behavioral Center Of Alexandria, Inc | 15.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Forest Hill has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 15.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.