Healthcare in Sterlington, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.7%
4.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
3.5pp 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
34.3%
Arthritis
25.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.6%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.7%
Loneliness
36.9%
Lack of Support
27.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.6%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Monroe
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Monroe | 7.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Francis Medical Center | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Monroe Surgical Hospital | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Glenwood Regional Medical Center | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Morehouse General Hospital | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Sterlington has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.7%, 4.2pp above the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 2.5 out of 5.