Healthcare in Poydras, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.7%
4.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.5%
5.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp above 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
40.3%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.6%
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
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.5%
Loneliness
37.7%
Lack of Support
29.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.2%
Mobility
19.0%
Cognitive
20.6%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.1 mi
St Bernard Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard Parish Hospital | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital | 12.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| New Orleans East Hospital | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| University Medical Center New Orleans | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital- New Orleans, Llc | 13.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Poydras has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.5%, 5.0pp above the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.