Healthcare in Monterey, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.1%
7.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.3%
7.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.8%
6.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
45.4%
Arthritis
39.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.5%
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
21.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.3%
Loneliness
35.4%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.2%
Mobility
25.1%
Cognitive
22.4%
Hearing
12.0%
Vision
8.9%
Self-Care
7.5%
Independent Living
14.0%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.5 mi
Riverland Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverland Medical Center | 17.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Ferriday | 17.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Merit Health Natchez | 21.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Avoyelles Hospital | 23.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lasalle General Hospital | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Monterey has an obesity rate of 43.1%, which is 7.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.3%, 7.8pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.