Healthcare in Minden, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.6%
12.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.5%
11.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
1.5pp 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
41.6%
Arthritis
36.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
29.1%
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
22.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
37.8%
Lack of Support
32.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
50.3%
Mobility
29.7%
Cognitive
23.9%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
13.3%
Self-Care
10.5%
Independent Living
17.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Minden Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minden Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Claiborne Memorial Medical Center | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bienville Medical Center | 21.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Red River Behavioral Center, Llc | 24.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System | 27.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Minden has an obesity rate of 48.6%, which is 12.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.8% 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 3.5 out of 5.