Health Profile of Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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D
Shreveport Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Shreveport | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.6 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 25.9% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Shreveport is 73.6 years, about 1.5 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 8.8%, higher than the Louisiana average of 7.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 25.9% of residents, higher than the Louisiana average of 22.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
52,451 residents in Shreveport are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,439 923 men · 2,515 women
- 75–84 7,401 2,965 men · 4,436 women
- 65–74 14,150 6,170 men · 7,980 women
- 50–64 27,461 12,539 men · 14,923 women
Younger residents
35,037 residents in Shreveport are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 10,785 5,761 boys · 5,024 girls
- 7–12 10,236 5,296 boys · 4,940 girls
- 3–7 7,903 3,943 boys · 3,960 girls
- 0–3 6,113 3,083 boys · 3,030 girls
About 12,586 residents in Shreveport (8.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Shreveport | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 18.0% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.0% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 45.9% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Shreveport is about 24% higher than in Louisiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Shreveport | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.7% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 37.4% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Shreveport are about the same as in Louisiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 286,773 cigarettes a day, 8.6 million a month, or 104.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.2 million minutes a day and 1.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Shreveport is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.08 lifetimes a day, or 30 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Shreveport | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.68 | 7.40 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Shreveport is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Shreveport, LA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Shreveport, LA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LA | 153,357 | 73.6 yrs #2/2 | 8.8% #1/2 | 45.9% #2/2 |
| Bossier City, LA | 45,787 | 75.3 yrs | 13.4% | 40.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Shreveport, Louisiana has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Louisiana, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
How healthy is Shreveport, Louisiana?
Shreveport, Louisiana has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Shreveport, Louisiana?
People in Shreveport, Louisiana can expect to live 73.6 years on average, 1.5 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1.
What percentage of Shreveport, Louisiana residents are uninsured?
8.8% of residents in Shreveport, Louisiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 0.9 points above the Louisiana rate of 7.8%.
What percentage of Shreveport, Louisiana residents are obese?
45.9% of adults in Shreveport, Louisiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 5.5 points above the Louisiana rate of 40.3%.
What is the biggest health concern in Shreveport, Louisiana?
Compared with Louisiana as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.0%, about 24% higher than the Louisiana rate of 14.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Shreveport, Louisiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 286,773 cigarettes a day, 8.6 million a month, or 104.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.2 million minutes a day and 1.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Shreveport is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.08 lifetimes a day, or 30 lifetimes a year.
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