Healthcare in Baker, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.4%
7.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.8%
7.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
31.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.2%
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
20.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
39.0%
Lack of Support
34.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.4%
Mobility
21.6%
Cognitive
20.5%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
9.4%
Self-Care
7.2%
Independent Living
12.7%
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
4.6 mi
Lane Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Regional Medical Center | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| The General | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Seaside Health System | 9.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital | 9.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Regions Behavioral Hospital | 9.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Baker has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 84.6% 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.