Healthcare in Palmetto, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.1%
3.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.8%
10.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
near 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
44.4%
Arthritis
40.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.9%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
37.6%
Lack of Support
31.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
52.4%
Mobility
30.6%
Cognitive
21.6%
Hearing
13.4%
Vision
11.5%
Self-Care
8.8%
Independent Living
15.6%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.4 mi
Opelousas General Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opelousas General Health System | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Opelousas | 17.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bunkie General Hospital | 19.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central | 19.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Pointe Coupee General Hospital | 25.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Palmetto has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 84.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.