Healthcare in Sunset, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.1%
3.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.8%
4.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
near 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
39.1%
Arthritis
31.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.3%
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
21.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.1%
Loneliness
39.5%
Lack of Support
32.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.4%
Mobility
21.4%
Cognitive
21.1%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
8.2%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
12.6%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.0 mi
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems | 9.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Opelousas General Health System | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Opelousas | 9.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Acadia St Landry | 9.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Sunset has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.