Healthcare in Hester, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.5%
5.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
38.7%
Arthritis
30.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.4%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.5%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
25.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.8%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.4 mi
St James Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Parish Hospital | 4.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Lutcher | 4.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Thibodaux Regional Medical Center | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Prevost Memorial Hospital | 15.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc | 16.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Hester has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.5%, 5.0pp above the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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.