Healthcare in Edgard, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.6%
5.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.5%
3.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.5%
6.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
4.6pp 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
31.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.6%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.5%
Loneliness
36.8%
Lack of Support
32.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.6 mi
St James Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Parish Hospital | 9.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Lutcher | 9.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| River Place Behavioral Health | 10.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Greater New Orleans | 17.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Edgard has an obesity rate of 41.6%, which is 5.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 87.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.