Healthcare in Belle Chasse, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.9%
3.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
38.0%
Arthritis
27.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.9%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
25.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.5%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
15.5%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.7 mi
St Charles Surgical Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Surgical Hospital | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| St Bernard Parish Hospital | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Touro Infirmary | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Community Care Hospital | 7.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| University Medical Center New Orleans | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Belle Chasse has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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 2.5 out of 5.