Healthcare in Shongaloo, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
27.3%
3.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
41.5%
Arthritis
31.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.0%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.3%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.4%
Mobility
15.6%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.4 mi
Springhill Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill Medical Center | 11.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Minden Medical Center | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Claiborne Memorial Medical Center | 20.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Magnolia Hospital | 20.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Bienville Medical Center | 32.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Shongaloo has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 27.3%, 3.8pp above the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.