Where Bowlegs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bowlegs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bowlegs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bowlegs
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Bowlegs
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. Heart disease is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Bowlegs runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Bowlegs, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.4% 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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Bowlegs, and more people treating it
46.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. 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 Bowlegs’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Bowlegs adults…
Bowlegs runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bowlegs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Bowlegs
No hospital or community health center in Bowlegs 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 Bowlegs; ≈ 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 Bowlegs adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Bowlegs 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.
17.4% of Bowlegs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Bowlegs 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 Bowlegs adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bowlegs
Why doesn’t Bowlegs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bowlegs.
What hospital is closest to Bowlegs?
Holdenville General Hospital in Holdenville, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Bowlegs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bowlegs?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center - Seminole II in Seminole, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bowlegs.
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.