Healthcare in Parks, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.9%
8.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.1%
3.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.0%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.1%
Loneliness
36.5%
Lack of Support
29.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.7%
Mobility
18.5%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.6 mi
Ochsner St Martin Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner St Martin Hospital | 5.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Genesis Behavioral Hospital | 5.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Oceans Hospital Of Broussard | 8.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Park Place Surgical Hospital | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Parks has an obesity rate of 44.9%, which is 8.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.1%, 3.6pp above the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.