Healthcare in New Roads, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.0%
6.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.4%
8.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
42.5%
Arthritis
36.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.8%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
37.7%
Lack of Support
31.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.1%
Mobility
25.0%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
9.5%
Self-Care
7.4%
Independent Living
13.4%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.7 mi
Pointe Coupee General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe Coupee General Hospital | 1.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Eastern La Mental Health System | 16.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lane Regional Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| The General | 26.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Seaside Health System | 26.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
New Roads has an obesity rate of 43.0%, which is 6.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 85.2% 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 4.0 out of 5.