Healthcare in Welsh, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.2%
8.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.8%
5.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.4%
4.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
41.2%
Arthritis
33.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.6%
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
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.8%
Loneliness
36.6%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.7%
Mobility
21.6%
Cognitive
20.6%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
7.7%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
12.3%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.6 mi
Ochsner American Legion Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner American Legion Hospital | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Compass Senior Care Hospital | 8.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Allen Parish Hospital | 19.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital | 24.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Charles Memorial Hospital | 24.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Welsh has an obesity rate of 44.2%, which is 8.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.8%, 5.3pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% 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 3.3 out of 5.