Healthcare in Melville, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.6%
7.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.2%
11.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
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
43.7%
Arthritis
38.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
29.4%
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
20.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
38.4%
Lack of Support
33.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
49.5%
Mobility
29.3%
Cognitive
22.0%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
11.2%
Self-Care
9.2%
Independent Living
15.5%
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
15.9 mi
Pointe Coupee General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe Coupee General Hospital | 15.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Opelousas General Health System | 23.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Opelousas | 23.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ochsner St Martin Hospital | 27.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Genesis Behavioral Hospital | 27.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Melville has an obesity rate of 43.6%, which is 7.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 85.3% 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.