Healthcare in Zachary, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.1%
2.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
34.6%
Arthritis
25.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.8%
Mobility
12.2%
Cognitive
15.2%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.1 mi
Lane Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Regional Medical Center | 1.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Eastern La Mental Health System | 10.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| The General | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Seaside Health System | 15.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital | 15.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Zachary has an obesity rate of 34.1%, which is 2.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.