Healthcare in Mermentau, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.4%
5.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp below 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
42.8%
Arthritis
37.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.5%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.4%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
26.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.9%
Mobility
23.1%
Cognitive
19.8%
Hearing
11.3%
Vision
7.7%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
7.6 mi
Ochsner American Legion Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner American Legion Hospital | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Compass Senior Care Hospital | 7.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Acadia General Hospital | 12.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Acadian Medical Center | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Acadia St Landry | 26.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Mermentau has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.4%, 5.9pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% 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.