Healthcare in Meraux, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.8%
5.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
28.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.8%
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
20.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.8%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.9%
Mobility
16.5%
Cognitive
19.2%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.4 mi
St Bernard Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard Parish Hospital | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| New Orleans East Hospital | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital- New Orleans, Llc | 8.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital | 9.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| University Medical Center New Orleans | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Meraux has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.8%, 5.3pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 2.0 out of 5.