Healthcare in Pitkin, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.2%
2.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.7%
6.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp 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
42.4%
Arthritis
34.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.8%
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
21.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.7%
Loneliness
36.3%
Lack of Support
27.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.0%
Mobility
20.4%
Cognitive
21.4%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
18.9 mi
Oakdale Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Community Hospital | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beauregard Memorial Hospital | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Deridder | 20.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Byrd Regional Hospital | 21.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Allen Parish Hospital | 29.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Pitkin has an obesity rate of 38.2%, which is 2.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.7%, 6.2pp above the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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.