Healthcare in Fort Jesup, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.8%
6.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.6%
5.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.7%
2.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
40.3%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.5%
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
28.6%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
27.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.7%
Mobility
18.2%
Cognitive
19.7%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.7%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.0 mi
Sabine Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabine Medical Center | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center | 20.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sabine County Hospital | 29.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Christus Coushatta Health Care Center | 30.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Desoto Regional Health System | 31.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fort Jesup has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.6%, 5.1pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.