Healthcare in Independence, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.7%
9.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.9%
6.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
near 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
33.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.8%
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
21.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
40.4%
Lack of Support
31.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.8%
Mobility
21.9%
Cognitive
20.5%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
8.3%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
12.4%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.3 mi
Lallie Kemp Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lallie Kemp Medical Center | 2.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Oaks Medical Center | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Universal Behavioral Health Hospital | 10.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Kentwood | 18.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Independence has an obesity rate of 45.7%, which is 9.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% 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 2.0 out of 5.