Where Lakeview residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lakeview, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lakeview. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakeview
Cancer and heart disease run high in Lakeview
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. In all, Lakeview runs above Louisiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lakeview, and more people treating it
46.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Lakeview adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 5 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 Lakeview’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lakeview adults…
Lakeview runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakeview 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.
14.1% of Lakeview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Lakeview
No hospital or community health center in Lakeview 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 Lakeview; ≈ 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 Lakeview adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lakeview does better than Louisiana.
1 in 3 Lakeview 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.
Lakeview 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lakeview adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lakeview
Why doesn’t Lakeview have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lakeview.
What hospital is closest to Lakeview?
Willis Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Lakeview’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 Lakeview?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is David Raines Community Health Center, Inc. - Shreveport in Shreveport, 0.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lakeview.
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.