Healthcare in Ville Platte, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
51.5%
15.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
24.4%
12.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
3.0pp above 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
42.4%
Arthritis
37.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
42.6%
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
22.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.7%
Loneliness
38.6%
Lack of Support
34.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
52.8%
Mobility
30.6%
Cognitive
25.2%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
13.8%
Self-Care
10.8%
Independent Living
18.3%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Mercy Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Regional Medical Center | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Savoy Medical Center | 13.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bunkie General Hospital | 13.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central | 13.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Opelousas General Health System | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Ville Platte has an obesity rate of 51.5%, which is 15.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 84.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.