Healthcare in Gonzales, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.1%
2.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
27.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
36.9%
Lack of Support
30.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.8%
Mobility
15.6%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.5%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.9 mi
St James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc | 0.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Prevost Memorial Hospital | 9.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Womans Hospital | 11.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Surgical Specialty Center Of Baton Rouge | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| The Spine Hospital Of Louisiana | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Gonzales has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.