Healthcare in Wallace Ridge, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.4%
4.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.8%
7.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.9%
7.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
45.5%
Arthritis
41.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.5%
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
20.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.8%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
26.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.5%
Mobility
27.0%
Cognitive
21.8%
Hearing
12.9%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
7.3%
Independent Living
14.5%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.6 mi
Riverland Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverland Medical Center | 14.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Ferriday | 14.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lasalle General Hospital | 19.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Hardtner Medical Center | 25.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Merit Health Natchez | 30.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Wallace Ridge has an obesity rate of 40.4%, which is 4.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.8%, 7.3pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.