Healthcare in Shreveport, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.1%
7.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.5%
3.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.6%
5.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
39.2%
Arthritis
31.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.9%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.5%
Loneliness
38.6%
Lack of Support
31.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.3%
Mobility
21.0%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
12.7%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.1 mi
Willis Knighton Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Physicians Behavioral Hospital | 2.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Specialists Hospital Shreveport | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport) | 3.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 2/5 | ✓ |
Shreveport has an obesity rate of 43.1%, which is 7.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 83.8% 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 2.7 out of 5.