Where Albion residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Albion, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Albion. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Albion
Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run high in Albion
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.9%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 19.5%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Albion runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Albion
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.3%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (13.9% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (14.3% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 23.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Albion
49.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 21.6% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). 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 Albion’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Albion adults…
Albion runs above OK on 7 of 12 conditions. 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.
23.2% of Albion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Keeping up with care
Share of Albion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Albion
No hospital or community health center in Albion 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 Albion; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Albion adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Albion 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.
Albion 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 Albion adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Albion
Why doesn’t Albion have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Albion.
What hospital is closest to Albion?
Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority in Talihina, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Albion’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Albion.
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.