Healthcare in Union, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.6%
10.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.0%
6.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
31.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.0%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
33.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.8%
Mobility
19.5%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
3
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Prevost Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevost Memorial Hospital | 7.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc | 9.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St James Parish Hospital | 11.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Lutcher | 11.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Assumption Community Hospital | 16.0 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Union has an obesity rate of 46.6%, which is 10.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 85.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.