Where Belfonte residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Belfonte, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belfonte. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belfonte
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Belfonte
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.6%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.9%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Belfonte runs above Oklahoma on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Belfonte
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.7%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Belfonte
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.9%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. Utility shut-off threats (14.5% vs 10.3%) and no reliable transportation (13.5% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 24.2% 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 Belfonte’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Belfonte adults…
Belfonte runs above OK on 11 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.2% of Belfonte adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Belfonte
No hospital or community health center in Belfonte 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 Belfonte; ≈ 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 Belfonte adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Belfonte adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Belfonte 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.
Belfonte 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Belfonte adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Belfonte
Why doesn’t Belfonte have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Belfonte.
What hospital is closest to Belfonte?
Baptist Health - Fort Smith in Fort Smith, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Belfonte’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Belfonte.
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.