Healthcare in French Settlement, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.9%
4.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.8%
7.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp 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
42.8%
Arthritis
33.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
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
20.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.8%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
26.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.3%
Mobility
19.8%
Cognitive
20.7%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
8.8 mi
Sage Specialty Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Specialty Hospital | 8.8 mi | Long-term | — | — |
| St James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc | 9.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Womans Hospital | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
French Settlement has an obesity rate of 40.9%, which is 4.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.8%, 7.3pp above the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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.