Healthcare in Houma, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.0%
5.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.0%
3.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp 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
39.1%
Arthritis
31.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.3%
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
20.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.0%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
29.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.4%
Mobility
19.3%
Cognitive
19.6%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.3 mi
Compass Behavioral Center Of Houma, Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Behavioral Center Of Houma, Llc | 4.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Leonard J Chabert Medical Center | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Physicians Medical Center | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Ochsner St Anne General Hospital | 9.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Houma has an obesity rate of 42.0%, which is 5.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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 3.5 out of 5.