Where Frierson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Frierson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Frierson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frierson
Making ends meet is harder in Frierson
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.8%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. No reliable transportation (14.8% vs 11.3%) and utility shut-off threats (16.2% vs 12.4%) are higher too. 26% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Frierson
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.9%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. High blood pressure is also above the state: 51%, vs 42.6% across Louisiana. In all, Frierson runs above Louisiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Frierson, and more people treating it
51% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Frierson is short on primary care and dental care
Frierson’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Frierson’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26% of Frierson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Frierson adults…
Frierson runs above LA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Frierson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Frierson
No hospital or community health center in Frierson 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 Frierson; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Frierson adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
2 in 5 Frierson 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.
Frierson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Frierson adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Frierson
Why doesn’t Frierson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Frierson.
What hospital is closest to Frierson?
Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System in Shreveport, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Frierson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Frierson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Casse Stonewall Clinic in Stonewall, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Frierson.
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. 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.