Where Braman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Braman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Braman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Braman
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Braman
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Braman runs above Oklahoma on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Braman adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Oklahoma. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults 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 Braman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Braman adults…
Braman runs above OK on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.4% of Braman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Braman
No hospital or community health center in Braman 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 Braman; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Braman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Braman adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Braman 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.
Braman 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 Braman adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Braman
Why doesn’t Braman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Braman.
What hospital is closest to Braman?
Caldwell Regional Medical Center in Caldwell, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Braman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Braman.
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.