Healthcare in Avondale, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.4%
9.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.8%
8.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
2.5pp above 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
40.3%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.3%
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
21.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
39.7%
Lack of Support
31.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.0%
Mobility
23.4%
Cognitive
22.3%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
10.1%
Self-Care
7.5%
Independent Living
13.9%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.4 mi
River Oaks Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Hospital | 3.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Childrens Hospital | 5.2 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Touro Infirmary | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Community Care Hospital | 5.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Avondale has an obesity rate of 45.4%, which is 9.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.