Healthcare in Mer Rouge, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.3%
8.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.0%
3.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
25.1%
13.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
48.3%
Arthritis
44.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
33.9%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.0%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
30.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
53.9%
Mobility
33.7%
Cognitive
23.0%
Hearing
14.3%
Vision
13.4%
Self-Care
10.4%
Independent Living
17.9%
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
Nearest Hospital
9.0 mi
Morehouse General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morehouse General Hospital | 9.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Bastrop | 9.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Monroe | 18.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| West Carroll Memorial Hospital | 22.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Richardson Medical Center | 23.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Mer Rouge has an obesity rate of 44.3%, which is 8.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 85.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.