Photo: TheWhitePelican · CC BY 3.0Where Afton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Afton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Afton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Afton
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Afton
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Afton runs above Oklahoma on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Afton
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
In Afton, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 25.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.2% across the state. 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 Oklahoma figure falls outside Afton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Afton adults…
Afton runs above OK on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Afton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Afton
1 community health center in Afton, 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 Afton; ≈ 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 Afton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Afton runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Afton 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.
20.8% of Afton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Afton 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 Afton adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Afton
Why doesn’t Afton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Afton.
What hospital is closest to Afton?
Saint Francis Hospital Vinita in Vinita, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Afton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Afton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Afton Community Health Center in Afton, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Afton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oklahoma 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.