Healthcare in Sicily Island, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.6%
7.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.2%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.7%
9.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
42.1%
Arthritis
36.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.6%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.2%
Loneliness
39.0%
Lack of Support
35.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.9%
Mobility
25.8%
Cognitive
20.2%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
9.7%
Self-Care
7.7%
Independent Living
13.3%
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
13.3 mi
Riverland Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverland Medical Center | 13.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Ferriday | 13.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Franklin Medical Center | 20.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Merit Health Natchez | 29.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Citizens Medical Center | 30.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Sicily Island has an obesity rate of 43.6%, which is 7.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 85.1% 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.