Healthcare in West Monroe, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.2%
7.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.7%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
30.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.6%
Mobility
19.8%
Cognitive
19.8%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
12.0%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
St Francis Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Medical Center | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Monroe Surgical Hospital | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Glenwood Regional Medical Center | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Monroe | 9.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
West Monroe has an obesity rate of 43.2%, which is 7.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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 2.7 out of 5.