Photo: H.L.I.T. (flickr.com) · CC BY 2.0Within Oklahoma, Bethany is healthier than 52% of graded towns
Bethany trails Oklahoma on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bethany. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bethany
Bethany looks healthier next to Oklahoma than next to the country
It’s healthier than 52% of the 131 Oklahoma towns we grade, but 18% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bethany
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.7%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. Housing insecurity (17.6% vs 14.1%) and no reliable transportation (11.8% vs 9.6%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Bethany has no health insurance
15.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across Oklahoma. Checkups ↓
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 Bethany’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Bethany’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bethany is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns, #63 of 131 in Oklahoma. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 31% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 10%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Bethany’s median household income is $56,591; among the 7,898 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 32%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.4% of Bethany adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bethany adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Bethany adults…
Bethany runs above OK on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bethany
1 hospital in Bethany, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Bethany; ≈ 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.
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How Bethany adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Bethany adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Bethany and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany | C− | 38.8% | 13.8% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Warr Acres | D | 40.3% | 14.7% | 17.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bethany adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bethany
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bethany is better than Oklahoma on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Bethany’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bethany | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.1%21.8–26.5 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.9–17.2 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%17.2–20.9 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%35–42.6 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12.3–15.3 | 12.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.8%36.1–41.5 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%34.7–40.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.1%26.9–31.4 | 27.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.4–9 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.2%13.8–21 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.9–18.8 | 16.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 33.7%30.6–37 | 31.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%12.2–16.3 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31.2–40.3 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.8%13.9–17.6 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%74.7–80.1 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57%53.4–60.5 | 57.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.1%80.2–84 | 84.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%74.5–78.8 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.2%56.1–65.9 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%65.5–80 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%23.7–29.2 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%29.2–37.1 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%22.9–29.5 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.7%20.2–25.4 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.6%15.5–19.8 | 14.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.6%11–14.2 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.4%17–22 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.4%40.3–46.7 | 38.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.1%18.3–22.1 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.9%18–21.9 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 9.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.9–8.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%10.3–12.6 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.7–5.6 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Oklahoma figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bethany
Is Bethany a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bethany is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #63 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 32%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bethany?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 35% and 42.6%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bethany?
Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Bethany’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bethany have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.9–17.6%), against 11.3% across Oklahoma.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Bethany more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bethany.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.