Healthcare in Lake Charles, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.6%
9.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.5%
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
19.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.1%
Loneliness
37.7%
Lack of Support
30.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.7%
Mobility
18.6%
Cognitive
19.5%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
11.5%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Charles Memorial Hospital | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Stonebridge Behavioral Hospital | 1.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Lake Charles | 6.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Lake Charles has an obesity rate of 45.6%, which is 9.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.0% 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 4.0 out of 5.