Healthcare in Port Barre, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.3%
4.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.4%
5.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
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
40.7%
Arthritis
33.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.2%
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
22.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.3%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
30.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.8%
Mobility
22.9%
Cognitive
22.2%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
8.5%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
13.4%
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
9.1 mi
Opelousas General Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opelousas General Health System | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Opelousas | 9.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Acadia St Landry | 18.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems | 19.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ochsner St Martin Hospital | 20.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Port Barre has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.3%, 4.8pp above the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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.