Healthcare in White Castle, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
49.6%
13.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.2%
9.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
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
38.1%
Arthritis
31.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.8%
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
21.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
41.2%
Lack of Support
37.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.8%
Mobility
24.2%
Cognitive
22.0%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
10.4%
Self-Care
8.0%
Independent Living
14.2%
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
8.7 mi
Prevost Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevost Memorial Hospital | 8.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Surgical Specialty Center Of Baton Rouge | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| The Spine Hospital Of Louisiana | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| St James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc | 14.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
White Castle has an obesity rate of 49.6%, which is 13.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 84.5% 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.