Healthcare in Port Sulphur, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.7%
10.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.0%
1.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.1%
8.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp above 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
39.4%
Arthritis
31.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
31.9%
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
21.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.0%
Loneliness
40.7%
Lack of Support
35.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.3%
Mobility
23.5%
Cognitive
22.0%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
9.9%
Self-Care
7.7%
Independent Living
13.6%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
31.0 mi
Lady Of The Sea General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Of The Sea General Hospital | 31.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| West Jefferson Medical Center | 32.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Bernard Parish Hospital | 34.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital | 36.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Touro Infirmary | 36.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Port Sulphur has an obesity rate of 46.7%, which is 10.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.