Where Barber residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barber, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Barber. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barber
Stroke and diabetes run high in Barber
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.8%), vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Barber runs above Oklahoma on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Barber
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
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 Barber’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Barber adults…
Barber runs above OK on 7 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Barber
No hospital or community health center in Barber 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 Barber; ≈ 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 Barber adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Barber adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Barber 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.
16.5% of Barber adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Barber 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Creek | — | — | — | — | |
| Tenkiller | — | — | — | — | |
| Caney Ridge | — | — | — | — |
Dry Creek, Tenkiller and Caney Ridge: 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 Barber adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Barber
Why doesn’t Barber have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Barber.
What hospital is closest to Barber?
Memorial Hospital in Stilwell, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Barber’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 Barber.
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.