Healthcare in Marksville, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.0%
8.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.6%
4.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.6%
6.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
0.7pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
33.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.3%
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
27.6%
Loneliness
38.4%
Lack of Support
32.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.7%
Mobility
23.4%
Cognitive
22.9%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
9.9%
Self-Care
7.7%
Independent Living
14.4%
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
2
Nearest Hospital
7.4 mi
Avoyelles Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoyelles Hospital | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Behavioral Hospital | 18.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bunkie General Hospital | 18.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central | 18.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Alexandria Va Medical Center | 21.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
Marksville has an obesity rate of 45.0%, which is 8.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.6%, 4.1pp above the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services.