Healthcare in Norwood, 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
26.5%
3.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
2.7pp 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
45.4%
Arthritis
37.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.1%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.5%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
26.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.7%
Mobility
22.4%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.6 mi
Field Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Health System | 6.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Eastern La Mental Health System | 12.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lane Regional Medical Center | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Helena Parish Hospital | 22.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pointe Coupee General Hospital | 29.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Norwood has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 83.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.