Healthcare in Shreveport, LA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

20.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.5%

Loneliness

38.6%

Lack of Support

31.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.1 mi

Willis Knighton Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Willis Knighton Medical Center2.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Physicians Behavioral Hospital2.1 miPsychiatric
Specialists Hospital Shreveport3.7 miAcute Care Hospitals
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent3.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport)3.7 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration2/5

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.