Bossier County
LouisianaFIPS 22015
Pop. 128,7464 HospitalsSVI 0.78RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Bossier County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.0% | 13.9% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 44.7% | 42.2% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.3% | 8.1% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.7 | 4.4 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,647.068 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
61
Primary Care Physicians
47.0 per 100k
151
NPs & PAs
116.3 per 100k
76
Dentists
98
Hospital Beds
0.8 per 1,000
$14,233.94
Medicare Per Capita
1681.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Bossier County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.6% | — | |
| Depression | 27.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | — | |
| COPD | 8.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.1% | — | |
| Disability | 35.7% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 31.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.0% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.78
Socioeconomic Status0.72
Household Composition & Disability0.74
Minority Status & Language0.74
Housing Type & Transportation0.70
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Bossier County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Post Acute Care of Bossier | Bossier City | 86 | |
| Pathway Rehabilitation Hospital of Bossier | Bossier City | 24 | |
| Red River Behavioral Center, Llc | Bossier City | 20 | |
| Us Air Force Hosp | Barksdale Afb | 75 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.