Healthcare in Lafayette, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.6%
2.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
36.8%
Arthritis
26.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.2%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.6%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.6%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Park Place Surgical Hospital | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Lafayette has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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 2.0 out of 5.