Healthcare in Ridgecrest, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.7%
10.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.5%
6.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.1%
7.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
2.0pp above 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
40.1%
Arthritis
33.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
34.4%
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
23.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.5%
Loneliness
41.0%
Lack of Support
33.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.1%
Mobility
24.9%
Cognitive
25.2%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
10.7%
Self-Care
8.2%
Independent Living
15.9%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Riverland Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverland Medical Center | 5.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Ferriday | 5.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Merit Health Natchez | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Jefferson County Hospital | 29.2 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Lasalle General Hospital | 35.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Ridgecrest has an obesity rate of 46.7%, which is 10.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.5%, 6.0pp above the national average. About 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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 2.0 out of 5.