Where Rio residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rio, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rio. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rio
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Rio
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Cancer is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 7.5% across Louisiana. In all, Rio runs above Louisiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Rio
51.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 29.9% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Rio’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Rio is short on dental care and mental health care
Rio’s 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 ↓
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 Rio’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rio adults…
Rio runs above LA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rio adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Rio
No hospital or community health center in Rio 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 Rio; ≈ 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 Rio adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Rio 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.
18.8% of Rio adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Rio 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 Rio adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rio
Why doesn’t Rio have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rio.
What hospital is closest to Rio?
Our Lady of the Angels Hospital in Bogalusa, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Rio’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rio?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Washington Community Health Center in Bogalusa, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rio.
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.