Healthcare in Abita Springs, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
39.7%
Arthritis
30.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.5%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
30.8%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.8%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.2 mi
St Tammany Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Tammany Parish Hospital | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Avala | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Greenbrier Behavioral Health | 7.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Northshore, Llc | 10.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital | 19.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Abita Springs has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% 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 4.0 out of 5.