Healthcare in Starks, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.1%
10.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
32.6%
9.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.7%
4.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
42.0%
Arthritis
35.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
29.9%
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
22.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
32.6%
Loneliness
36.3%
Lack of Support
26.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.1%
Mobility
22.3%
Cognitive
23.0%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
8.4%
Self-Care
6.6%
Independent Living
13.7%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.7 mi
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dequincy Memorial Hospital | 18.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital | 26.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Lake Charles | 26.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital | 27.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Starks has an obesity rate of 46.1%, which is 10.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 32.6%, 9.1pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.