Healthcare in Iota, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.1%
3.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.9%
8.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
38.7%
Arthritis
31.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.7%
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
21.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.9%
Loneliness
36.1%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.9%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
20.4%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.6 mi
Acadia General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia General Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Acadian Medical Center | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ochsner American Legion Hospital | 11.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Compass Senior Care Hospital | 11.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Acadia St Landry | 17.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Iota has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.9%, 8.4pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 2.3 out of 5.