Healthcare in Hammond, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.3%
7.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.0%
3.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.0%
3.1pp 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
33.8%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.1%
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
23.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.0%
Loneliness
42.4%
Lack of Support
30.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.9%
Mobility
18.4%
Cognitive
22.3%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
8.3%
Self-Care
5.9%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.3 mi
North Oaks Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oaks Medical Center | 2.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital | 2.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Universal Behavioral Health Hospital | 2.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lallie Kemp Medical Center | 10.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Tammany Parish Hospital | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Hammond has an obesity rate of 43.3%, which is 7.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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.