Healthcare in Denham Springs, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.7%
4.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
3.1pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
30.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.7%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.7%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
26.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.9%
Mobility
15.5%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.6%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.4 mi
Sage Specialty Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Specialty Hospital | 4.4 mi | Long-term | — | — |
| Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Baton Rouge | 6.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Womans Hospital | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Denham Springs has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.7%, 4.2pp above the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 83.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.