Healthcare in Pointe a la Hache, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
21.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.2%
Loneliness
41.4%
Lack of Support
36.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 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
26.9 mi
West Jefferson Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson Medical Center | 26.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lady Of The Sea General Hospital | 27.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Bernard Parish Hospital | 28.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital | 30.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Touro Infirmary | 30.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
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.