Healthcare in Ventress, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.2%
2.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
43.6%
Arthritis
34.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.5%
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
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.2%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
25.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.5%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.4 mi
Pointe Coupee General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe Coupee General Hospital | 3.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lane Regional Medical Center | 16.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Eastern La Mental Health System | 16.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| The General | 24.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Seaside Health System | 24.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Ventress has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.2%, 2.7pp above the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% 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 4.0 out of 5.