Healthcare in Brownsville, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.4%
9.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.0%
5.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
1.7pp 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
39.7%
Arthritis
32.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.2%
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
21.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
31.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.7%
Mobility
21.5%
Cognitive
21.6%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
13.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.8 mi
St Francis Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Medical Center | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Monroe Surgical Hospital | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Glenwood Regional Medical Center | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Monroe | 10.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Brownsville has an obesity rate of 45.4%, which is 9.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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 2.7 out of 5.