Healthcare in Bossier City, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.4%
6.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.9%
3.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
36.5%
Arthritis
27.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.7%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.9%
Loneliness
37.3%
Lack of Support
28.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.7%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
1
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Red River Behavioral Center, Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River Behavioral Center, Llc | 4.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Specialists Hospital Shreveport | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport) | 5.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Intensive Specialty Hospital | 5.6 mi | Long-term | — | — |
Bossier City has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.