Healthcare in Barataria, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.2%
4.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
41.6%
Arthritis
35.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.0%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.2%
Loneliness
36.8%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.1%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.7 mi
West Jefferson Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson Medical Center | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Charles Parish Hospital | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Touro Infirmary | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Community Care Hospital | 14.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Barataria has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.2%, 4.7pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.