Healthcare in Mathews, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.1%
8.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.9%
6.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
2.8pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
30.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
29.9%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
26.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.1%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.7 mi
Ochsner St Anne General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner St Anne General Hospital | 3.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Compass Behavioral Center Of Houma, Llc | 8.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Thibodaux Regional Medical Center | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Leonard J Chabert Medical Center | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Mathews has an obesity rate of 44.1%, which is 8.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.9%, 6.4pp above the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.