Healthcare in St. James, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
52.6%
16.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.7%
11.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
35.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
34.5%
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
21.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
40.4%
Lack of Support
36.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.5%
Mobility
27.5%
Cognitive
22.4%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
11.9%
Self-Care
9.2%
Independent Living
15.7%
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
Nearest Hospital
9.1 mi
St James Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Parish Hospital | 9.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Lutcher | 9.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Prevost Memorial Hospital | 11.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Assumption Community Hospital | 14.0 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| St James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc | 15.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
St. James has an obesity rate of 52.6%, which is 16.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 85.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.