Where Wilson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wilson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wilson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilson
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Wilson
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (22.5%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. High blood pressure is also above the state: 57.2%, vs 42.6% across Louisiana. In all, Wilson runs above Louisiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wilson, and more people treating it
57.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 85.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Wilson adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.9%), vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
Wilson is short on primary care and mental health care
Wilson’s county is a federal shortage area for primary 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 Wilson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wilson adults…
Wilson runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wilson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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 Wilson
No hospital or community health center in Wilson 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 Wilson; ≈ 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 Wilson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wilson does better than Louisiana.
4 in 10 Wilson 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.
25.3% of Wilson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Wilson 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 Wilson adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wilson
Why doesn’t Wilson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wilson.
What hospital is closest to Wilson?
Field Health System in Centreville, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Wilson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wilson?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is RKM Primary Care in Clinton, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilson.
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.