Healthcare in Homer, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
53.7%
17.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
26.6%
14.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
3.2pp above 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
41.8%
Arthritis
38.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
42.5%
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
23.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
39.3%
Lack of Support
35.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
54.8%
Mobility
33.2%
Cognitive
26.8%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
15.8%
Self-Care
12.5%
Independent Living
20.0%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.6 mi
Claiborne Memorial Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne Memorial Medical Center | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Minden Medical Center | 15.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bienville Medical Center | 16.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Reeves Memorial Medical Center | 23.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Springhill Medical Center | 28.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Homer has an obesity rate of 53.7%, which is 17.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 13.8% of adults lack health insurance. 84.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.