Healthcare in Minorca, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.4%
10.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.0%
6.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.5%
7.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
1.2pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
35.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
31.9%
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
23.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.0%
Loneliness
39.8%
Lack of Support
31.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.7%
Mobility
25.1%
Cognitive
24.6%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
10.4%
Self-Care
8.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.5 mi
Riverland Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverland Medical Center | 8.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Ferriday | 8.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Merit Health Natchez | 9.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Jefferson County Hospital | 27.5 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Franklin County Memorial Hospital | 37.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Minorca has an obesity rate of 46.4%, which is 10.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.0%, 6.5pp above the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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 2.0 out of 5.