Healthcare in Zachary, LA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.2%

Loneliness

35.2%

Lack of Support

27.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.1 mi

Lane Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Lane Regional Medical Center1.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Eastern La Mental Health System10.7 miPsychiatric
The General15.1 miAcute Care Hospitals
Seaside Health System15.1 miPsychiatric
Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital15.1 miPsychiatric

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.