Healthcare in Laplace, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.4%
5.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.7%
1.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.5%
4.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
28.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.1%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.7%
Loneliness
37.3%
Lack of Support
31.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.9%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
7.0%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.3 mi
River Place Behavioral Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Place Behavioral Health | 6.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St James Parish Hospital | 13.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Lutcher | 13.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Greater New Orleans | 13.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Laplace has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% 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 4.0 out of 5.