Healthcare in Buras, LA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.3%

2.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.6%

3.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

20.9%

9.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

3.6pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

43.9%

Arthritis

30.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

30.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

21.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.6%

Loneliness

41.1%

Lack of Support

36.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

46.2%

Mobility

24.4%

Cognitive

24.1%

Hearing

9.9%

Vision

10.6%

Self-Care

7.7%

Independent Living

14.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

44.2 mi

Lady Of The Sea General Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Lady Of The Sea General Hospital	44.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
West Jefferson Medical Center	48.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
St Bernard Parish Hospital	49.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Buras has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.