Healthcare in New Orleans, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.8%
4.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
34.3%
Arthritis
25.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.9%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.8%
Loneliness
40.1%
Lack of Support
31.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
16.0%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
University Medical Center New Orleans
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center New Orleans | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System | 1.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Touro Infirmary | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Community Care Hospital | 2.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
New Orleans has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.8%, 4.3pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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.