Healthcare in Wilson, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.1%
11.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.5%
10.6pp 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
43.8%
Arthritis
36.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.9%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
37.4%
Lack of Support
32.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.6%
Mobility
25.3%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
7.5%
Independent Living
12.1%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.7 mi
Eastern La Mental Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern La Mental Health System | 9.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Field Health System | 9.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lane Regional Medical Center | 19.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Helena Parish Hospital | 21.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pointe Coupee General Hospital | 27.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Wilson has an obesity rate of 47.1%, which is 11.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 86.3% 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 4.0 out of 5.