Healthcare in Westlake, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.9%
4.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.2%
3.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.9%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.2%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.1%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.7 mi
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Charles Memorial Hospital | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Stonebridge Behavioral Hospital | 3.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Westlake has an obesity rate of 40.9%, which is 4.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.