Healthcare in Morse, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.3%
3.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.8%
8.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.4%
3.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp 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
41.1%
Arthritis
34.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.9%
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
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.8%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
25.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.5%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
20.3%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
11.4%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.4 mi
Acadia General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia General Hospital | 9.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ochsner American Legion Hospital | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Compass Senior Care Hospital | 14.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital | 23.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Abbeville General Hospital | 24.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Morse has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.8%, 8.3pp above the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 2.5 out of 5.