Healthcare in Slaughter, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.5%
2.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.9%
4.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.9%
4.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
3.0pp 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
44.8%
Arthritis
36.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.7%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.9%
Loneliness
34.6%
Lack of Support
25.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.0%
Mobility
21.2%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Lane Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Regional Medical Center | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Eastern La Mental Health System | 7.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| The General | 19.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Baton Rouge | 19.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Seaside Health System | 19.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Slaughter has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.9%, 4.4pp above the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.