Healthcare in Welcome, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
55.0%
18.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.3%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
25.5%
13.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
near 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
39.0%
Arthritis
35.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.7%
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
21.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.3%
Loneliness
40.2%
Lack of Support
37.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.2%
Mobility
27.8%
Cognitive
21.9%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
12.0%
Self-Care
9.5%
Independent Living
15.4%
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
3
Nearest Hospital
9.1 mi
Prevost Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevost Memorial Hospital | 9.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St James Parish Hospital | 10.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Lutcher | 10.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc | 12.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Assumption Community Hospital | 13.9 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Welcome has an obesity rate of 55.0%, which is 18.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 86.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.