Healthcare in Krotz Springs, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.4%
near the national average
Depression Rate
31.3%
7.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
1.1pp 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
41.7%
Arthritis
33.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
30.5%
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
23.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.3%
Loneliness
38.2%
Lack of Support
28.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.7%
Mobility
23.8%
Cognitive
24.7%
Hearing
11.6%
Vision
9.0%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
14.8%
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
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.6 mi
Ochsner St Martin Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner St Martin Hospital | 16.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Genesis Behavioral Hospital | 16.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Pointe Coupee General Hospital | 20.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Opelousas General Health System | 21.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Opelousas | 21.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Krotz Springs has an obesity rate of 36.4%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 31.3%, 7.8pp above the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.