Healthcare in Gueydan, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.0%
6.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.8%
4.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.5%
5.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp 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
43.6%
Arthritis
37.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.8%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.8%
Loneliness
35.7%
Lack of Support
28.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.1%
Mobility
23.4%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
11.3%
Vision
7.8%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.7 mi
Acadia General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia General Hospital | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital | 17.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner American Legion Hospital | 19.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Compass Senior Care Hospital | 19.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Abbeville General Hospital | 21.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Gueydan has an obesity rate of 43.0%, which is 6.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.8%, 4.3pp above the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.