Healthcare in River Ridge, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.1%
1.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.7%
1.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
30.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.7%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.8%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.2 mi
River Oaks Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Hospital | 1.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| East Jefferson General Hospital | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Omega Hospital, Llc | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
River Ridge has an obesity rate of 37.1%, which is 1.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 84.0% 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 3.3 out of 5.