Where Oak Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oak Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 86511. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oak Springs
Smoking is more common in Oak Springs
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25%), about twice the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Oak Springs
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.8%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), about twice the Arizona rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 20%, vs 11.3% across Arizona. In all, Oak Springs runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Oak Springs
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (20.3%), 3 times the Arizona rate. Food insecurity (37.4% vs 15.8%) and no reliable transportation (21.5% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 31.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Arizona figure falls outside Oak Springs’ likely range; Oak Springs’ figures come from ZIP code 86511, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Oak Springs adults…
Oak Springs runs below AZ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.4% of Oak Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Care in and near Oak Springs
No hospital or community health center in Oak Springs 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 Oak Springs; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oak Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Oak Springs adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Oak Springs runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 Oak Springs 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.
Oak Springs 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 Oak Springs adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oak Springs
Why doesn’t Oak Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oak Springs.
What hospital is closest to Oak Springs?
Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, 22.7 miles in a straight line from Oak Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oak Springs.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Arizona 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.