Healthcare in Simmesport, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.6%
10.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.6%
9.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
0.9pp 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
41.7%
Arthritis
36.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
31.7%
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
22.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.1%
Loneliness
39.4%
Lack of Support
34.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.0%
Mobility
27.5%
Cognitive
23.4%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
11.5%
Self-Care
8.9%
Independent Living
16.0%
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
3
Nearest Hospital
16.5 mi
Avoyelles Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoyelles Hospital | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bunkie General Hospital | 22.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central | 22.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Pointe Coupee General Hospital | 27.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Behavioral Hospital | 34.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Simmesport has an obesity rate of 46.6%, which is 10.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. 83.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.