Healthcare in Lake Arthur, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.7%
8.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.8%
7.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.3%
5.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
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
42.6%
Arthritis
34.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.4%
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
22.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.8%
Loneliness
37.5%
Lack of Support
28.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.1%
Mobility
24.1%
Cognitive
23.2%
Hearing
10.8%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
14.2%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.9 mi
Ochsner American Legion Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner American Legion Hospital | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Compass Senior Care Hospital | 12.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Acadia General Hospital | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital | 25.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Acadian Medical Center | 31.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Lake Arthur has an obesity rate of 44.7%, which is 8.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.8%, 7.3pp above the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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.