Healthcare in Waggaman, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.6%
12.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.8%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.1%
8.2pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.6%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.0%
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
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.8%
Loneliness
40.6%
Lack of Support
33.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.3%
Mobility
21.3%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
8.6%
Self-Care
6.8%
Independent Living
12.1%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
River Oaks Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Hospital | 1.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| East Jefferson General Hospital | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Childrens Hospital | 6.3 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Waggaman has an obesity rate of 48.6%, which is 12.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.8%, near the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 84.6% 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 3.3 out of 5.