Healthcare in Lake Providence, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
53.4%
17.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.6%
2.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
25.8%
13.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
2.8pp 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
40.9%
Arthritis
36.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.7%
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
23.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.6%
Loneliness
41.4%
Lack of Support
36.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
51.9%
Mobility
31.1%
Cognitive
25.7%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
14.7%
Self-Care
11.8%
Independent Living
18.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
East Carroll Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carroll Parish Hospital | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| West Carroll Memorial Hospital | 15.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital | 15.4 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Merit Health River Region | 31.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Madison Parish Hospital | 31.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lake Providence has an obesity rate of 53.4%, which is 17.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp above the national average. About 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. 84.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.