Healthcare in Moonshine, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
53.8%
17.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
29.0%
17.1pp 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
42.9%
Arthritis
40.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
36.2%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
38.7%
Lack of Support
36.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
50.0%
Mobility
32.3%
Cognitive
21.3%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
13.1%
Self-Care
10.9%
Independent Living
16.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.9 mi
St James Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Parish Hospital | 8.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Lutcher | 8.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Thibodaux Regional Medical Center | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Assumption Community Hospital | 14.1 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Prevost Memorial Hospital | 15.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Moonshine has an obesity rate of 53.8%, which is 17.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 87.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.