Photo: Roman Eugeniusz · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Shreveport as a whole is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Shreveport differs from Louisiana on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shreveport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shreveport
Shreveport looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 41% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 6% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Shreveport is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Shreveport is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Shreveport
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.8%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (18.5% vs 12.4%) and no reliable transportation (15.7% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 29.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes run high in Shreveport
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.6%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. Conditions ↓
Shreveport has seven hospitals within its borders
7 hospitals and 3 community health centers are inside Shreveport. 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 Shreveport’s likely range.
What’s behind Shreveport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shreveport is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns, #95 of 161 in Louisiana. All seven of Shreveport’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 17.6% of adults, against 15.2% across Louisiana and 12% nationally.
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). Shreveport’s median household income is $48,699; among the 5,270 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 15%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Louisiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Shreveport is healthier than 41% of graded towns, against 6% nationally.
At 175,902 residents, Shreveport is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.5% of Shreveport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Shreveport
7 hospitals and 3 community health centers in Shreveport.
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 Shreveport; ≈ 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 Shreveport adults…
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Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
34 miles of trails across 51 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Shreveport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Shreveport adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
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Shreveport and the towns around it
Shreveport’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | D | 43.1% | 17.6% | 19.1% | CDC place |
| Lakeview | — | — | — | — | |
| Bossier City | D | 42.4% | 14.2% | 17.5% | CDC place |
| Greenwood | C+ | 36.3% | 13.5% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Lakeview: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shreveport adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Shreveport
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Shreveport is better than Louisiana on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Shreveport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Shreveport | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.7%26–31.3 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.9–18.3 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18–22.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.1%37.6–48.1 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.6%15.6–19.4 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.7%43–50 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%35.4–42.6 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.5%28.5–34.2 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.4–8.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.6%8.7–10.5 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%5–5.7 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.9%16.9–23.1 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.1%16.9–21.2 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 34.2%30.2–37.8 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.1–16.8 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%34.6–44.4 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%8.4–10.9 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.8%81–86.1 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.8%51.4–58 | 57.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.6–87.8 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.7–82.3 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%62.5–71.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%73.7–85 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%23.1–29.7 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.6%34.1–43 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.7%28.1–35.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 31.8%29.1–34.6 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.3%20.9–25.7 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.5%16.7–20.5 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.7%14.2–17.3 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.5%27.2–32 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.3%37.4–44.9 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21%18.9–23 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.1%18.1–21.9 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7–8.6 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.1%8.4–9.7 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.7%11.5–13.8 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7%6.5–7.5 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Shreveport
Is Shreveport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shreveport is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health, #95 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Shreveport?
CDC estimates 43.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.6% and 48.1%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Shreveport?
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport in Shreveport, 0.0 miles in a straight line from Shreveport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Shreveport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–10.9%), 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 Shreveport more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shreveport.
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.