Healthcare in Gilliam, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
3.1pp 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
42.0%
Arthritis
33.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.1%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
29.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.9%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
10.8%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.0 mi
North Caddo Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Caddo Medical Center | 8.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Red River Behavioral Center, Llc | 19.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Specialists Hospital Shreveport | 23.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent | 23.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport) | 23.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 2/5 | ✓ |
Gilliam has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 83.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.