Where Badger Lee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Badger Lee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 74955. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Badger Lee
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Badger Lee
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Badger Lee runs above Oklahoma on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Badger Lee
48.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 28.5% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Badger Lee
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.3%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (14.3% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (15% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 25.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Badger Lee’s likely range; Badger Lee’s figures come from ZIP code 74955, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Badger Lee adults…
Badger Lee runs above OK on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Badger Lee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.9% of Badger Lee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Badger Lee
No hospital or community health center in Badger Lee 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 Badger Lee; ≈ 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 Badger Lee adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Badger Lee runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Badger Lee 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.
Badger Lee and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sallisaw | D− | 48.4% | 17.5% | 25.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Badger Lee adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Badger Lee
Why doesn’t Badger Lee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Badger Lee.
What hospital is closest to Badger Lee?
Sequoyah County-City of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit in Sallisaw, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Badger Lee’s 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 Badger Lee?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HWC - Sallisaw in Sallisaw, 2.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Badger Lee.
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.