Healthcare in Sulphur, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.5%
5.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.2%
5.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
39.0%
Arthritis
30.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.8%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.2%
Loneliness
36.1%
Lack of Support
27.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.6%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.5 mi
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Charles Memorial Hospital | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Stonebridge Behavioral Hospital | 8.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Sulphur has an obesity rate of 41.5%, which is 5.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.2%, 5.7pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 4.0 out of 5.