Healthcare in Franklinton, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.6%
10.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.7%
2.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.0%
7.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
near 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
40.2%
Arthritis
34.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
33.4%
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
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.7%
Loneliness
36.1%
Lack of Support
32.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.6%
Mobility
23.3%
Cognitive
20.8%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
9.0%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
13.2%
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
Nearest Hospital
2.7 mi
Riverside Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Medical Center | 2.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Walthall County General Hospital Cah | 19.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Kentwood | 20.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beacham Memorial Hospital | 26.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Franklinton has an obesity rate of 46.6%, which is 10.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.7%, 2.2pp above the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.