Where Amber residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Amber, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Amber. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Amber
Fewer Amber adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Oklahoma. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Amber
Amber runs below Oklahoma on diabetes (10.1% vs 12.8%), stroke (3% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (6.1% vs 7.3%). Conditions ↓
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 Amber’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Amber adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Amber adults…
Amber runs below OK on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Amber
No hospital or community health center in Amber 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 Amber; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Amber adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Amber adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
3 in 10 Amber 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.
Amber 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 Amber adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Amber
Why doesn’t Amber have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Amber.
What hospital is closest to Amber?
Grady Memorial Hospital in Chickasha, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Amber’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Amber?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is South Central Medical Center-Chickasha in Chickasha, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Amber.
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.