Healthcare in Wallace, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.5%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
32.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
St James Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Parish Hospital | 3.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Lutcher | 3.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Thibodaux Regional Medical Center | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| River Place Behavioral Health | 16.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc | 21.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
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.