Healthcare in Simpson, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.9%
0.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.2%
4.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
3.0pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
31.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.2%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.2%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
25.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.2%
Mobility
16.5%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.9 mi
Byrd Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byrd Regional Hospital | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alexandria Emergency Hospital | 27.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Longleaf Hospital | 27.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Alexandria | 27.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital | 32.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Simpson has an obesity rate of 36.9%, which is 0.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.2%, 4.7pp above the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% 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 2.5 out of 5.