Healthcare in Chatham, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.9%
10.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.2%
3.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.9%
7.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
40.7%
Arthritis
33.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
29.0%
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
21.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.2%
Loneliness
37.3%
Lack of Support
31.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.3%
Mobility
23.7%
Cognitive
22.1%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
9.5%
Self-Care
7.2%
Independent Living
13.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.5 mi
Jackson Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Parish Hospital | 14.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northern Louisiana Medical Center | 16.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Serenity Springs Specialty Hospital | 16.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe | 23.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Glenwood Regional Medical Center | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Chatham has an obesity rate of 46.9%, which is 10.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.