Healthcare in Ponchatoula, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.5%
7.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
38.7%
Arthritis
32.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.6%
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
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
38.2%
Lack of Support
28.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.2%
Mobility
19.7%
Cognitive
19.1%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.1 mi
North Oaks Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oaks Medical Center | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Universal Behavioral Health Hospital | 4.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lallie Kemp Medical Center | 14.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Tammany Parish Hospital | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Ponchatoula has an obesity rate of 43.5%, which is 7.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% 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.