Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Louisiana, Sterlington is healthier than 86% of graded towns
Sterlington differs from Louisiana on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sterlington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sterlington
Sterlington looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 86% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 46% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Sterlington
Sterlington runs below Louisiana on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (3% vs 4.3%), diabetes (10.7% vs 15.2%) and heart disease (5.3% vs 7.5%). Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Louisiana figure falls outside Sterlington’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Sterlington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sterlington is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, #24 of 161 in Louisiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 72% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Sterlington’s median household income is $69,007; among the 10,451 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Where Sterlington compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.5% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.3% (U.S. 6.4%); no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.1% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Sterlington adults…
Sterlington runs below LA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sterlington
No hospital or community health center in Sterlington itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Sterlington; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Sterlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Sterlington adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Sterlington adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.2% of Sterlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Sterlington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterlington | B− | 39.5% | 10.7% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sterlington adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sterlington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sterlington is better than Louisiana on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Sterlington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sterlington | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.3–21.9 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.2–14.7 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.7–22.7 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%33.8–45.8 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.3–12.2 | 15.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%32.2–39.6 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%30.7–38.3 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%22.8–28.5 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.4%5.5–7.5 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.4 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.1–16.4 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.5–18 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%22.6–31.3 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%15.8–22.4 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%32.4–43.6 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.6–8.8 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.2–82.8 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.2%55.6–62.6 | 57.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%82.7–87.3 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.5%69.6–75.5 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.2–70 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.7%73.3–85.3 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.7%24.2–31.7 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.9%32.2–41.8 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.1%23.2–31.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.1%15–21.6 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.1–17 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%9–12.1 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.2–11.2 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2%11.6–17.1 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.6%29.5–38.3 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.2–15.1 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.3–20.2 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.4–5.7 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.8–10.4 | 10.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Louisiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Sterlington
Is Sterlington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sterlington is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #24 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sterlington?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 45.8%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sterlington?
Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Sterlington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sterlington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–8.8%), against 8.9% across Louisiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Sterlington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sterlington.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Louisiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.