Healthcare in Turkey Creek, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.1%
5.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.4%
7.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
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
40.2%
Arthritis
31.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.5%
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
22.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.4%
Loneliness
35.5%
Lack of Support
27.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.8%
Mobility
19.6%
Cognitive
22.3%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
12.4%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.7 mi
Mercy Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Regional Medical Center | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bunkie General Hospital | 14.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central | 14.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Oakdale Community Hospital | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Behavioral Hospital | 17.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Turkey Creek has an obesity rate of 41.1%, which is 5.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.4%, 7.9pp above the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.