Healthcare in Lafitte, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.2%
5.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.1%
3.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.6%
5.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
43.5%
Arthritis
36.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.1%
Loneliness
35.3%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.7%
Mobility
20.2%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.2 mi
West Jefferson Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson Medical Center | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Touro Infirmary | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Community Care Hospital | 14.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Charles Parish Hospital | 15.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Lafitte has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.1%, 3.6pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 83.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.