Within Louisiana, Red Chute is healthier than 90% of graded towns
Red Chute beats Louisiana on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Chute. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Chute
Red Chute looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 90% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 55% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Red Chute
Red Chute runs below Louisiana on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (3.2% vs 4.3%), diabetes (11.4% vs 15.2%) and COPD (6.6% vs 8.5%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Red Chute adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 4 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Red Chute is an active town
Only 25.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
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 Red Chute’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Red Chute’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Chute is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, #17 of 161 in Louisiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 68% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Red Chute’s median household income is $86,124; among the 10,300 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Red Chute adults…
Red Chute runs below LA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.9% of Red Chute adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
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.
Care in and near Red Chute
No hospital or community health center in Red Chute 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 Red Chute; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Chute adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Red Chute adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Red Chute 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.
Red Chute and the towns around it
Red Chute has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chute | B− | 38.1% | 11.4% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Eastwood | D | 41% | 13.8% | 18.3% | CDC place |
| Bossier City | D | 42.4% | 14.2% | 17.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Red Chute adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Red Chute
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Red Chute is better than Louisiana on 17 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Red Chute’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Red Chute | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.5%16.1–21.1 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.5–14.7 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.4–19.4 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.1%31.9–44.5 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.9–13.1 | 15.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.3–40 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%33.1–41 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24–30.2 | 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 | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%5.7–7.5 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.7–13 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.7–16.2 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25.6%21.9–29.8 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%15.6–22 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%33.6–45.2 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.5–8 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.2–84.4 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65%61.3–68.3 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.7–90.1 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.6–80.3 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.9%66.1–75.1 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%73.2–85.1 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.2%23.4–30.9 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%29.4–39.2 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.5–29 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%11.5–15.9 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%9.7–13.3 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.9%8.3–11.8 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.2%26.5–34.3 | 38% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11.1–14.7 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.3–17 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.9 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.9 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.6–8.4 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 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 Red Chute
Is Red Chute a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Chute is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #17 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Red Chute?
CDC estimates 38.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 44.5%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Red Chute?
Willis Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Red Chute’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Red Chute have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–8%), 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 Red Chute more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red Chute.
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.