Where Reeves residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Reeves, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Reeves. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reeves
Reeves is short on dental care and mental health care
Reeves’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Reeves
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Reeves adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 8 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 6 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 Reeves’ likely range.
Care in and near Reeves
No hospital or community health center in Reeves 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 Reeves; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Reeves adults…
Reeves runs above LA on 1 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.
15.3% of Reeves 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Reeves adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Reeves adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Reeves 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.
Reeves 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 Reeves adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Reeves
Why doesn’t Reeves have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Reeves.
What hospital is closest to Reeves?
Allen Parish Hospital in Kinder, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Reeves’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Reeves.
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.