Healthcare in Simsboro, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.2%
10.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.6%
5.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.5%
4.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
near 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
38.8%
Arthritis
31.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.5%
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
21.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.6%
Loneliness
36.7%
Lack of Support
29.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.8%
Mobility
20.4%
Cognitive
21.4%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
12.5%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.5 mi
Bienville Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bienville Medical Center | 8.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northern Louisiana Medical Center | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Serenity Springs Specialty Hospital | 8.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Claiborne Memorial Medical Center | 21.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Reeves Memorial Medical Center | 21.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Simsboro has an obesity rate of 46.2%, which is 10.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.6%, 5.1pp above the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.