Healthcare in Wallace, LA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.5%

5.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.5%

3.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.2%

4.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.3%

4.3pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.8%

Arthritis

27.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.5%

Loneliness

37.2%

Lack of Support

32.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.4%

Mobility

15.7%

Cognitive

14.7%

Hearing

5.2%

Vision

5.8%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

8.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.3 mi

St James Parish Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St James Parish Hospital3.3 miCritical Access Hospitals
Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Lutcher3.3 miPsychiatric
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center15.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
River Place Behavioral Health16.1 miPsychiatric
St James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc21.1 miPsychiatric

Wallace has an obesity rate of 41.5%, which is 5.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 85.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.