Healthcare in Bogalusa, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.4%
12.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.3%
2.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.2%
8.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
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
40.4%
Arthritis
35.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.5%
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
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.3%
Loneliness
35.6%
Lack of Support
31.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.3%
Mobility
24.2%
Cognitive
21.4%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
9.9%
Self-Care
7.7%
Independent Living
14.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.7 mi
Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Riverside Medical Center | 15.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pearl River County Hospital | 17.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Highland Community Hospital | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| St Tammany Parish Hospital | 27.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Bogalusa has an obesity rate of 48.4%, which is 12.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.3%, 2.8pp above the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.