Healthcare in Oak Ridge, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.2%
7.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.7%
5.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.2%
10.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp above 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
48.2%
Arthritis
43.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.3%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.7%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
51.2%
Mobility
30.5%
Cognitive
22.4%
Hearing
15.6%
Vision
11.4%
Self-Care
9.2%
Independent Living
16.1%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.8 mi
Richardson Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Medical Center | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Monroe | 14.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Morehouse General Hospital | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Bastrop | 18.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| St Francis Medical Center | 20.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Oak Ridge has an obesity rate of 43.2%, which is 7.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.7%, 5.2pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 83.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.