Healthcare in Metairie, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.1%
2.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
38.0%
Arthritis
28.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.6%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
24.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.2%
Mobility
14.3%
Cognitive
15.3%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.2 mi
Omega Hospital, Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega Hospital, Llc | 1.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| East Jefferson General Hospital | 1.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| River Oaks Hospital | 3.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Childrens Hospital | 4.8 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Metairie has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.