Healthcare in Chalmette, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.7%
6.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.6%
5.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
1.1pp 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
37.2%
Arthritis
27.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.6%
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
21.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.6%
Loneliness
38.2%
Lack of Support
30.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.6%
Mobility
17.6%
Cognitive
21.2%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.5%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.8 mi
St Bernard Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard Parish Hospital | 0.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| New Orleans East Hospital | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| University Medical Center New Orleans | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital- New Orleans, Llc | 7.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Chalmette has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.6%, 5.1pp above the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 2.0 out of 5.