Healthcare in Quitman, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.1%
4.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.1%
6.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.2%
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
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.1%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
25.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.4%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.5 mi
Jackson Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Parish Hospital | 9.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northern Louisiana Medical Center | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Serenity Springs Specialty Hospital | 10.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bienville Medical Center | 19.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winn Parish Medical Center | 32.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Quitman has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.1%, 6.6pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.