Healthcare in Sun, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.7%
4.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.4%
2.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.0%
4.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
2.7pp 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
40.8%
Arthritis
32.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.8%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.4%
Loneliness
32.1%
Lack of Support
25.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.4%
Mobility
19.2%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.3 mi
Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Riverside Medical Center | 17.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Tammany Parish Hospital | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Avala | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Greenbrier Behavioral Health | 19.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Sun has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.4%, 2.9pp above the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% 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 4.0 out of 5.