Healthcare in Washington, LA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.4%

6.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.0%

0.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

23.4%

11.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.4%

near 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

44.1%

Arthritis

39.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

27.7%

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

19.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.0%

Loneliness

37.1%

Lack of Support

31.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

50.1%

Mobility

29.0%

Cognitive

21.0%

Hearing

11.7%

Vision

11.2%

Self-Care

8.7%

Independent Living

15.1%

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

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.4 mi

Opelousas General Health System

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Opelousas General Health System6.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Opelousas6.4 miPsychiatric
Acadia St Landry17.1 miCritical Access Hospitals
Bunkie General Hospital18.9 miCritical Access Hospitals
Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central18.9 miPsychiatric

Washington has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 85.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.