Healthcare in Cameron, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.5%
2.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.4%
5.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.6%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.4%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
25.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.0%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.8%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
23.1 mi
Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Lake Charles | 23.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital | 30.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Charles Memorial Hospital | 30.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Stonebridge Behavioral Hospital | 30.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Cameron has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.4%, 5.9pp above the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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 4.0 out of 5.