Healthcare in Scott, LA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.3%

near the national average

Depression Rate

27.8%

4.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.3%

3.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.4%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.4%

Arthritis

29.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

20.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.8%

Loneliness

36.7%

Lack of Support

26.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.3%

Mobility

19.3%

Cognitive

20.2%

Hearing

8.9%

Vision

7.4%

Self-Care

5.7%

Independent Living

11.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.2 mi

Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics3.2 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems4.8 miPsychiatric
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center5.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc7.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Park Place Surgical Hospital7.1 miAcute Care Hospitals

Scott has an obesity rate of 36.3%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 27.8%, 4.3pp above the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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.