Healthcare in Bayou Goula, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
49.7%
13.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.1%
9.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
near 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
38.4%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.0%
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
21.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
40.6%
Lack of Support
37.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.2%
Mobility
23.4%
Cognitive
21.0%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
9.6%
Self-Care
7.6%
Independent Living
13.2%
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
10.3 mi
Surgical Specialty Center Of Baton Rouge
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Specialty Center Of Baton Rouge | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| The Spine Hospital Of Louisiana | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Prevost Memorial Hospital | 12.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Bayou Goula has an obesity rate of 49.7%, which is 13.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 84.4% 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.