Healthcare in Paulina, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.9%
4.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
4.6pp 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
35.3%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.6%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.9%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
26.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.4%
Mobility
12.2%
Cognitive
15.5%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
St James Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Parish Hospital | 1.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Lutcher | 1.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Thibodaux Regional Medical Center | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc | 17.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Prevost Memorial Hospital | 18.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Paulina has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.9%, 4.4pp above the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.