Healthcare in Vidalia, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.7%
6.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.3%
4.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.4%
5.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp 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
41.1%
Arthritis
34.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.0%
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
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.3%
Loneliness
37.0%
Lack of Support
28.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.9%
Mobility
21.2%
Cognitive
19.9%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
12.1%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.3 mi
Merit Health Natchez
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health Natchez | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Riverland Medical Center | 10.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Ferriday | 10.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Jefferson County Hospital | 24.8 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Franklin County Memorial Hospital | 34.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Vidalia has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.3%, 4.8pp above the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% 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 2.0 out of 5.