Healthcare in Bridge City, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.8%
11.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.1%
8.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
4.3pp above 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
38.1%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.5%
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
21.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
41.1%
Lack of Support
33.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.2%
Mobility
22.3%
Cognitive
22.3%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
9.8%
Self-Care
7.2%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Childrens Hospital | 1.9 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| River Oaks Hospital | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Touro Infirmary | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Community Care Hospital | 3.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Bridge City has an obesity rate of 47.8%, which is 11.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 14.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% 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 3.5 out of 5.