Healthcare in Start, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
28.6%
5.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
40.2%
Arthritis
30.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.5%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.6%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
26.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.8%
Mobility
16.2%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.6 mi
Richardson Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Medical Center | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Monroe | 10.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Francis Medical Center | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Monroe Surgical Hospital | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Start has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 28.6%, 5.1pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.