Healthcare in Walker, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.0%
1.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.9%
5.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
3.1pp 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
39.1%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.5%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.9%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
26.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.8%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
4.3 mi
Sage Specialty Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Specialty Hospital | 4.3 mi | Long-term | — | — |
| Womans Hospital | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Baton Rouge | 12.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Walker has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.9%, 5.4pp above the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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.