Photo: Emersonbiggins85 at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Ardmore is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Ardmore trails Oklahoma on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ardmore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ardmore
Ardmore looks healthier next to Oklahoma than next to the country
It’s healthier than 42% of the 131 Oklahoma towns we grade, but 14% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Ardmore
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.1%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Ardmore runs above Oklahoma on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Ardmore adults get no exercise
36.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 31.1% across Oklahoma. There are 13 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Ardmore has a top-rated hospital
Mercy Hospital Ardmore is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Ardmore’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Ardmore’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ardmore is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns, #76 of 131 in Oklahoma. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 28% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Ardmore’s median household income is $53,900; among the 7,085 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Oklahoma towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Ardmore is healthier than 42% of graded towns, against 14% nationally.
Out of every 100 Ardmore adults…
Ardmore runs above OK on 6 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.
13 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Care in and near Ardmore
2 hospitals and 1 community health center in Ardmore, 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 Ardmore; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ardmore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Ardmore adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Ardmore 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.
18.9% of Ardmore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Ardmore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore | D | 40.2% | 15.1% | 18.3% | CDC place |
| Gene Autry | — | — | — | — | |
| Dickson | C− | 39.2% | 13.5% | 18.6% | CDC place |
| Springer | — | — | — | — |
Gene Autry and Springer: 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 Ardmore adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ardmore
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ardmore is better than Oklahoma on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Ardmore’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ardmore | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%21.3–26.8 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.2–17.8 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.3–20.4 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.2%33.7–47.3 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.3–17.1 | 12.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.4%39.6–47.6 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%36.2–44.6 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.3%29.2–35.8 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.4 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.7–9.4 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.3–5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.3%16–23 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.3%16–20.7 | 16.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 36.4%31.8–41.1 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10.2–15 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1%32.8–45.7 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%10.6–13.8 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.4–82.7 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.3%49.5–57.1 | 57.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%83–86.5 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.5–80.5 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60%54.6–65.1 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66%57.1–74.3 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.5–28.6 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%28.3–37.7 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%22.1–29.2 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.5%19–23.8 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.5–17.3 | 14.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.9%9.7–12 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.9%16.6–21.1 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.1%37.9–46.5 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20%17.8–22.4 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.7–20.6 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.8–8.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%10–12.3 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 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 Ardmore
Is Ardmore a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ardmore is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: D for health, #76 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ardmore?
CDC estimates 40.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.7% and 47.3%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ardmore?
Mercy Hospital Ardmore in Ardmore, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Ardmore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ardmore have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–13.8%), 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 Ardmore more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ardmore.
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.