Healthcare in Waterproof, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
55.2%
19.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
29.1%
17.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
2.7pp 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
42.0%
Arthritis
38.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
43.3%
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
22.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
41.0%
Lack of Support
37.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
54.0%
Mobility
34.2%
Cognitive
25.1%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
16.2%
Self-Care
12.8%
Independent Living
19.4%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.0 mi
Riverland Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverland Medical Center | 15.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Ferriday | 15.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Merit Health Natchez | 20.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Jefferson County Hospital | 21.8 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Claiborne County Hospital | 26.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Waterproof has an obesity rate of 55.2%, which is 19.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 86.0% 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 2.0 out of 5.