Where Baron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Baron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Baron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baron
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Baron
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.6%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Baron runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Baron
45% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 20.6% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Baron
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.5%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (13.6% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (13.9% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 22.4% 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 Baron’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Baron adults…
Baron runs above OK on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Baron 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.
22.4% of Baron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Baron
No hospital or community health center in Baron 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 Baron; ≈ 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 Baron adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Baron 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.
Baron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Peavine | — | — | — | — | |
| Peavine | — | — | — | — | |
| Christie | — | — | — | — |
West Peavine, Peavine and Christie: 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 Baron adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Baron
Why doesn’t Baron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Baron.
What hospital is closest to Baron?
Memorial Hospital in Stilwell, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Baron’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Baron?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Westville Family Medicine in Westville, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Baron.
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.