East Baton Rouge County
LouisianaFIPS 22033
Pop. 456,78119 HospitalsSVI 0.85RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | East Baton Rouge County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.7% | 13.9% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.9% | 42.2% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.6% | 8.1% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 8.7 | 4.4 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 12,989.898 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
405
Primary Care Physicians
90.3 per 100k
1,277
NPs & PAs
284.7 per 100k
352
Dentists
2,261
Hospital Beds
5.0 per 1,000
$12,201.71
Medicare Per Capita
1883.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | East Baton Rouge County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.8% | — | |
| Depression | 26.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | — | |
| COPD | 7.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.6% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.5% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 23.6% | — | |
| Disability | 36.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.5% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.85
Socioeconomic Status0.79
Household Composition & Disability0.63
Minority Status & Language0.90
Housing Type & Transportation0.85
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in East Baton Rouge County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, L L C | Baton Rouge | 24 | |
| Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital | Baton Rouge | 53 | |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | Baton Rouge | 384 | |
| Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital | Baton Rouge | 81 | |
| Baton Rouge Specialty Hospital | Baton Rouge | 54 | |
| Bethesda Rehabilitation Hospital | Baton Rouge | 14 | |
| Lane Regional Medical Center | Zachary | 140 | |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge | 60 | |
| Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge | 160 | |
| Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center | Baton Rouge | 976 | |
| Regions Behavioral Hospital | Baton Rouge | 24 | |
| Sage Rehabilitation Hospital | Baton Rouge | 65 | |
| Seaside Health System | Baton Rouge | 64 | |
| Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge | 16 | |
| The General | Baton Rouge | 230 | |
| The Neuromedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital, L | Baton Rouge | 27 | |
| The Spine Hospital of Louisiana | Baton Rouge | 23 | |
| Womans Hospital | Baton Rouge | 184 | |
| Zachary - a M G Specialty Hospital | Zachary | 16 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.