Healthcare in Iowa, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.8%
5.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.6%
4.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.2%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
3.1pp 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
36.9%
Arthritis
27.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.2%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.6%
Loneliness
37.4%
Lack of Support
29.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.4%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.1 mi
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Charles Memorial Hospital | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Stonebridge Behavioral Hospital | 12.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Lake Charles | 17.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Iowa has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.6%, 4.1pp above the national average. About 7.5% 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 4.0 out of 5.