Healthcare in Watson, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.0%
0.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.2%
5.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
4.2pp 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
40.7%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.2%
Loneliness
32.0%
Lack of Support
24.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.8%
Mobility
14.4%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.2 mi
Sage Specialty Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Specialty Hospital | 10.2 mi | Long-term | — | — |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Baton Rouge | 10.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge | 11.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lane Regional Medical Center | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| The General | 13.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Watson has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.2%, 5.7pp above the national average. About 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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 3.5 out of 5.