Sequoyah's Cabin · Photo: Tonya Stinson · CC BY 2.0Where Akins residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Akins, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Akins. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Akins
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Akins
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.6%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 12%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Akins runs above Oklahoma on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Akins, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 29.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.2% across the state. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Akins
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.1%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
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 Akins’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Akins adults…
Akins runs above OK on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Akins is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Akins as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Akins adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Akins
No hospital or community health center in Akins 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 Akins; ≈ 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 Akins adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Akins 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.
21.8% of Akins adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Akins and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brushy | — | — | — | — | |
| Stoney Point | — | — | — | — |
Brushy and Stoney Point: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Akins adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Akins
Why doesn’t Akins have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Akins.
What hospital is closest to Akins?
Sequoyah County-City of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit in Sallisaw, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Akins’ 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 Akins?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HWC - Sallisaw in Sallisaw, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Akins.
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.