Healthcare in Pointe a la Hache, LA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

50.8%

14.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.2%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

21.8%

9.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.3%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.3%

Arthritis

30.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

31.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

21.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.2%

Loneliness

41.4%

Lack of Support

36.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

44.4%

Mobility

23.7%

Cognitive

21.7%

Hearing

6.6%

Vision

10.6%

Self-Care

8.3%

Independent Living

14.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

26.9 mi

West Jefferson Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
West Jefferson Medical Center26.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Lady Of The Sea General Hospital27.9 miCritical Access Hospitals
St Bernard Parish Hospital28.6 miAcute Care Hospitals
St Charles Surgical Hospital30.5 miAcute Care Hospitals
Touro Infirmary30.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

Pointe a la Hache has an obesity rate of 50.8%, which is 14.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 84.9% 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 3.0 out of 5.