Where Ballou residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ballou, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ballou. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ballou
Dental care lags in Ballou
51.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 22.8% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Ballou
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.3%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ballou
1 in 8 adults lack reliable transportation (11.8%), vs 9.6% across Oklahoma. Utility shut-off threats (12.5% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 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 Ballou’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ballou adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.5% of Ballou adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Ballou adults…
Ballou runs below OK on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ballou
No hospital or community health center in Ballou 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 Ballou; ≈ 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).
How Ballou adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ballou runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Ballou 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.
Ballou and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Crest | — | — | — | — | |
| Murphy | — | — | — | — |
Cedar Crest and Murphy: 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 Ballou adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ballou
Why doesn’t Ballou have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ballou.
What hospital is closest to Ballou?
Hillcrest Hospital Pryor in Pryor, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Ballou’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ballou.
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.