Healthcare in Morgan City, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.5%
7.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.9%
4.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.8%
4.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
1.3pp 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
42.3%
Arthritis
32.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.6%
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
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.9%
Loneliness
38.2%
Lack of Support
29.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.3%
Mobility
21.6%
Cognitive
20.7%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
8.4%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
6.0 mi
Ochsner St Mary
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner St Mary | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Assumption Community Hospital | 15.7 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Bayou Bend Health System | 19.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish | 24.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Physicians Medical Center | 24.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Morgan City has an obesity rate of 43.5%, which is 7.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.9%, 4.4pp above the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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.