Healthcare in Natchez, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.1%
12.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.2%
10.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp 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
38.8%
Arthritis
33.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.3%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
35.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.1%
Mobility
23.2%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
9.2%
Self-Care
7.4%
Independent Living
12.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.2 mi
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Winn Parish Medical Center | 27.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Christus Coushatta Health Care Center | 29.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sabine Medical Center | 31.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Byrd Regional Hospital | 36.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Natchez has an obesity rate of 48.1%, which is 12.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 86.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.