Healthcare in Ruston, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.2%
6.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.5%
6.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp 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
31.6%
Arthritis
22.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.2%
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
23.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.5%
Loneliness
39.4%
Lack of Support
28.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.6%
Mobility
16.2%
Cognitive
23.1%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
8.3%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
13.4%
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
3.0 mi
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Louisiana Medical Center | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Serenity Springs Specialty Hospital | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bienville Medical Center | 16.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Reeves Memorial Medical Center | 20.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jackson Parish Hospital | 21.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ruston has an obesity rate of 42.2%, which is 6.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.5%, 6.0pp above the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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.