Healthcare in Opelousas, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.9%
9.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.8%
10.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
2.4pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
34.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.2%
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
22.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
41.1%
Lack of Support
36.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
50.4%
Mobility
28.3%
Cognitive
24.5%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
13.3%
Self-Care
10.3%
Independent Living
17.5%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Opelousas General Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opelousas General Health System | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Opelousas | 1.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Acadia St Landry | 11.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems | 17.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Acadian Medical Center | 20.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Opelousas has an obesity rate of 45.9%, which is 9.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 84.4% 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 2.5 out of 5.