Trahern's Station · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bokoshe residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bokoshe, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bokoshe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bokoshe
Dental care lags in Bokoshe
49.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 21.8% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
In Bokoshe, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 11.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 25.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.2% across the state. Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Bokoshe
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Bokoshe runs above Oklahoma on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Bokoshe’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bokoshe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Bokoshe adults…
Bokoshe runs above OK on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bokoshe
No hospital or community health center in Bokoshe 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 Bokoshe; ≈ 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 Bokoshe adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Bokoshe 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.
19.7% of Bokoshe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Bokoshe and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bokoshe adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bokoshe
Why doesn’t Bokoshe have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bokoshe.
What hospital is closest to Bokoshe?
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Bokoshe’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 Bokoshe.
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.