Healthcare in Empire, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.0%
6.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.4%
2.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.6%
7.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp 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
42.5%
Arthritis
32.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
29.8%
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
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.4%
Loneliness
37.6%
Lack of Support
31.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.1%
Mobility
23.1%
Cognitive
21.5%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
9.2%
Self-Care
7.3%
Independent Living
12.9%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
37.7 mi
Lady Of The Sea General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Of The Sea General Hospital | 37.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| West Jefferson Medical Center | 40.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Bernard Parish Hospital | 41.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital | 43.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Touro Infirmary | 44.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Empire has an obesity rate of 43.0%, which is 6.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.4%, 2.9pp above the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.