Healthcare in Baton Rouge, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.9%
1.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
34.7%
Arthritis
26.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.4%
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
26.8%
Loneliness
38.5%
Lack of Support
30.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.9%
Mobility
17.2%
Cognitive
21.1%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
8.4%
Self-Care
5.9%
Independent Living
12.0%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.8 mi
The General
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The General | 0.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Seaside Health System | 0.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital | 0.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Regions Behavioral Hospital | 0.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Baton Rouge has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.