Healthcare in Merryville, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.4%
7.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.3%
6.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp 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
40.8%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.1%
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
21.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.3%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
29.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.5%
Mobility
19.6%
Cognitive
21.1%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
11.9%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.0 mi
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauregard Memorial Hospital | 17.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Deridder | 17.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dequincy Memorial Hospital | 24.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital | 33.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital | 34.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Merryville has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.3%, 6.8pp above the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 3.7 out of 5.