Healthcare in Broussard, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.8%
3.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.0%
3.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
35.0%
Arthritis
23.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.0%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
24.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.4%
Mobility
12.7%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
1
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Oceans Hospital Of Broussard
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans Hospital Of Broussard | 1.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Park Place Surgical Hospital | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Compass Behavioral Center Of Lafayette | 4.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Broussard has an obesity rate of 32.8%, which is 3.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.