Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0Vivian’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Vivian differs from Louisiana on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vivian. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vivian
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Vivian
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.9%), about twice the Louisiana rate. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.8%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.7%, vs 7.5% across Louisiana. In all, Vivian runs above Louisiana on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Vivian is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Vivian is healthier than fewer than 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Vivian adults get no exercise
45.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Vivian, and more people treating it
54.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Vivian’s likely range.
What’s behind Vivian’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vivian is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #149 of 161 in Louisiana. All seven of Vivian’s estimates fall in the lowest 1% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 23.3% of adults, against 15.2% across Louisiana and 13% 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). Vivian’s median household income is $22,237; among the 127 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($17K–$28K), it’s healthier than 9%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Vivian compares well: binge drinking, 12.7% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Vivian adults…
Vivian runs above LA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Vivian adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Vivian
1 hospital in Vivian, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Vivian; ≈ 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).
How Vivian adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Vivian runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Vivian 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.
44.3% of Vivian adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Vivian and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian | D− | 48.4% | 23.5% | 28.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vivian adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Vivian
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Vivian is better than Louisiana on 2 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Vivian’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Vivian | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 40.3%36.3–44.2 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.3%20.8–25.8 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.8%21.3–26.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 48.4%42.4–53.7 | 40% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 23.5%21–25.9 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 54.3%50.5–57.8 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44%39.9–47.5 | 38.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.5%36.1–42.6 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.6–13.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.7%11.4–14 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 16.9%15.1–18.9 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 31.5%27–36.5 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 28.5%25.1–32 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 45.5%40.4–50.1 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.5–14.9 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.4%35.4–45.5 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.4%10.2–14.8 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.7%80.8–86.1 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.8%41.3–48.4 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.2–85.5 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.3%79.9–84.3 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.9%58.1–67.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%66.5–80.2 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.7%26.8–34.3 | 26.6% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 39.1%34.6–43.9 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.3%28.4–36.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 43.1%38.8–47.4 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 28.1%25–31.3 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 24.1%21.5–26.7 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 20.8%18.4–23.2 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 44.3%40.2–48.6 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 53.6%49.1–57.8 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 31.1%28–34.1 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 26.5%23.7–29.2 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.5%11.2–13.8 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 13.7%12.4–15.2 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 18.8%16.8–20.9 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.9%9.8–12.2 | 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 Vivian
Is Vivian a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vivian is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #149 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 9%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Vivian?
CDC estimates 48.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 42.4% and 53.7%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Vivian?
North Caddo Medical Center in Vivian, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Vivian’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Vivian have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.2–14.8%), 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 Vivian more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vivian.
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.