Healthcare in Jena, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.2%
near the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
3.9pp above 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
35.6%
Arthritis
22.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
37.3%
Lack of Support
29.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.7%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.7 mi
Lasalle General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasalle General Hospital | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Hardtner Medical Center | 13.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Alexandria Va Medical Center | 28.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Central Louisiana State Hospital | 28.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Citizens Medical Center | 31.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Jena has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 14.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.