Healthcare in Jefferson, 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
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.9%
4.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
39.2%
Arthritis
30.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
26.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.6%
Mobility
16.8%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.7%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Childrens Hospital | 2.1 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| River Oaks Hospital | 3.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Omega Hospital, Llc | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Touro Infirmary | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Jefferson has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% 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.