Photo: TheLionHasSeen · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Louisiana, Greenwood is healthier than 85% of graded towns
Greenwood differs from Louisiana on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greenwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greenwood
Greenwood looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 85% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 44% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Greenwood is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Greenwood is healthier than 44%. Against the 9,741 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 62%. Health Grade ↓
Greenwood keeps up with checkups
It beats Louisiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (64.4% vs 57.2%) and cholesterol checks (89.4% vs 86.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Greenwood
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.8%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Greenwood adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 4 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Greenwood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Greenwood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greenwood is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #25 of 161 in Louisiana. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 51% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 29%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Greenwood’s median household income is $64,063; among the 9,741 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 62%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Greenwood compares well: lost all teeth (ages 65+), 9.8% (U.S. 12.3%); no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.9% (U.S. 11%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.4% (U.S. 87.1%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Greenwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of Greenwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Greenwood adults…
Greenwood runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Greenwood is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Greenwood as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Greenwood
No hospital or community health center in Greenwood 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 Greenwood; ≈ 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 Greenwood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Greenwood does better than Louisiana.
1 in 3 Greenwood 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.
Greenwood and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood | C+ | 36.3% | 13.5% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Shreveport | D | 43.1% | 17.6% | 19.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Greenwood adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Greenwood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Greenwood is better than Louisiana on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Greenwood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Greenwood | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%17.8–23.6 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.5–16.2 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.1–19.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%30.8–41.3 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.7–15.3 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.4%38.6–45.9 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%37.5–45 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4%28.2–34.6 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.8–9.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.4–8.8 | 8.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 4.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%7.9–11.9 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.4–17.3 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%22.4–30.4 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.9–19.3 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%29.4–38.9 | 40.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.6–8.5 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.3%80.4–85.7 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.4%61.1–67.7 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.7–90.8 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.5–83.4 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.4%69.3–77.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.9%74.8–85.9 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%22.8–29.6 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%31.2–40.4 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.6%24.7–32.6 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.1%13.3–19.1 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.7%10.7–14.9 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.2–9.8 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.8–9.2 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1%9.1–13.4 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%30.7–38.9 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13.5–18.1 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.7–17.7 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.4–5.7 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.1–9.3 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.6 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Louisiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Greenwood
Is Greenwood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greenwood is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #25 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 62%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Greenwood?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 41.3%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Greenwood?
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport in Shreveport, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Greenwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Greenwood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–8.5%), against 8.9% across Louisiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Greenwood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greenwood.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.