Healthcare in Georgetown, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.3%
3.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.0%
7.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
41.0%
Arthritis
33.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.2%
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
21.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.0%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
26.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.1%
Mobility
19.5%
Cognitive
21.2%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.7%
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
13.0 mi
Hardtner Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardtner Medical Center | 13.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lasalle General Hospital | 18.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Winn Parish Medical Center | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Alexandria Va Medical Center | 30.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Central Louisiana State Hospital | 30.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Georgetown has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.0%, 7.5pp above the national average. About 8.5% 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.