Healthcare in Old Jefferson, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.0%
5.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
25.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.6%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.8%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.4%
Mobility
11.0%
Cognitive
14.7%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
1.5 mi
Womans Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Womans Hospital | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, L L C | 4.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Surgical Specialty Center Of Baton Rouge | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Old Jefferson has an obesity rate of 31.0%, which is 5.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 6.3% 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.