Where Gilliam residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gilliam, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gilliam. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gilliam
More high blood pressure in Gilliam, and more people treating it
47.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Stroke runs high in Gilliam
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. Conditions ↓
Gilliam has a community health center but no hospital
David Raines Community Health Center is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is North Caddo Medical Center in Vivian, 8.8 miles away. 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 Gilliam’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gilliam adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Gilliam adults…
Gilliam runs above LA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gilliam
1 community health center in Gilliam, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Gilliam; ≈ 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.
How Gilliam adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Gilliam 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.3% of Gilliam adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Gilliam and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Gilliam adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gilliam
Why doesn’t Gilliam have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gilliam.
What hospital is closest to Gilliam?
North Caddo Medical Center in Vivian, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Gilliam’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gilliam?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is David Raines Community Health Center, Inc - Gilliam in Gilliam, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gilliam.
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.