Healthcare in Woodmere, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.8%
11.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.7%
6.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp 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
35.5%
Arthritis
27.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.3%
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
19.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
42.0%
Lack of Support
35.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.6%
Mobility
18.4%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
4.2 mi
West Jefferson Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Touro Infirmary | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Community Care Hospital | 6.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Childrens Hospital | 7.9 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Woodmere has an obesity rate of 47.8%, which is 11.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 84.9% 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 3.0 out of 5.