Healthcare in South Vacherie, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
39.0%
Arthritis
31.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.1%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
28.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.2%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
St James Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Parish Hospital | 7.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Lutcher | 7.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Thibodaux Regional Medical Center | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ochsner St Anne General Hospital | 17.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Assumption Community Hospital | 20.9 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
South Vacherie has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.5% 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.