Healthcare in Brownfields, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.7%
8.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.6%
1.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.0%
10.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp 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
39.4%
Arthritis
34.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.6%
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
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.6%
Loneliness
38.3%
Lack of Support
33.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.0%
Mobility
24.2%
Cognitive
21.2%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
10.4%
Self-Care
8.1%
Independent Living
13.8%
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
Nearest Hospital
6.5 mi
The General
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The General | 6.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Seaside Health System | 6.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital | 6.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Regions Behavioral Hospital | 6.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Baton Rouge | 7.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Brownfields has an obesity rate of 44.7%, which is 8.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 85.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 1 offers emergency services.