Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0Within Oklahoma, Altus is healthier than 59% of graded towns
Altus trails Oklahoma on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Altus. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Altus
Altus looks healthier next to Oklahoma than next to the country
It’s healthier than 59% of the 131 Oklahoma towns we grade, but 21% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Altus has no health insurance
15% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across Oklahoma. Checkups ↓
Altus is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Altus is healthier than 21%. Against the 7,503 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 40%. Health Grade ↓
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 Altus’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Altus’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Altus is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #54 of 131 in Oklahoma. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 38% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 8%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Altus’ median household income is $55,295; among the 7,503 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Altus adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Altus adults…
On every condition, Altus is about the same as Oklahoma. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Altus
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Altus, 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 Altus; ≈ 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.
23 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
How Altus adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Altus adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.2% of Altus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Altus and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus | C− | 40.7% | 13.5% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Altus adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Altus
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Altus is better than Oklahoma on 0 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Altus’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Altus | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.3%20.6–26.2 | 21.2% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.2–16.8 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.1 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.7%33.2–48.5 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.8–15.3 | 12.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.6%34.7–42.7 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%32.9–41.2 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.4%23.5–29.5 | 27.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.8 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8%7.1–8.9 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17%13.8–20 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%14.3–18.8 | 16.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 35.1%30.3–40 | 31.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%11.7–17.1 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.9%33.8–47.9 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15%12.9–17.1 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.3–80.4 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.7%51.6–59.3 | 57.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.5%80.3–84.4 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.2%72.5–77.6 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.4%54.5–65.6 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.9%60.3–77.6 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%21.1–28.4 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.3–38.9 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%21.9–29.8 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.5%19.8–25.5 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.7%14.6–19.2 | 14.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.3%10.8–14 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%10–12.6 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.2%16.9–21.9 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.4%35.8–45 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.5–19.8 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.4%16.4–20.5 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8.1–10 | 9.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.6–8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.2–11.4 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.5–5.4 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Oklahoma figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Altus
Is Altus a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Altus is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #54 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Altus?
CDC estimates 40.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.2% and 48.5%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Altus?
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority in Altus, 1.2 miles in a straight line from Altus’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Altus have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.9–17.1%), against 11.3% across Oklahoma.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Altus more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Altus.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.