Healthcare in Jackson, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.4%
7.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
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
38.4%
Arthritis
25.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.3%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
36.7%
Lack of Support
32.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.4%
Mobility
16.0%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
9.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.4 mi
Eastern La Mental Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern La Mental Health System | 1.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lane Regional Medical Center | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Field Health System | 16.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pointe Coupee General Hospital | 18.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| The General | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Jackson has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.