Healthcare in Monroe, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.5%
12.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.7%
7.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
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
38.1%
Arthritis
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.6%
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
21.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
39.9%
Lack of Support
32.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.1%
Mobility
23.5%
Cognitive
22.5%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
11.2%
Self-Care
8.6%
Independent Living
15.4%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
St Francis Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Medical Center | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Monroe Surgical Hospital | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Monroe | 5.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Glenwood Regional Medical Center | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Monroe has an obesity rate of 48.5%, which is 12.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% 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 2.7 out of 5.