Where Bray residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bray, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bray. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bray
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Bray
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. COPD is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 8% across Oklahoma. In all, Bray runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Bray adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Oklahoma. 1 in 9 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 7 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 Bray’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bray adults…
Bray runs above OK on 6 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.
13.3% of Bray adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Bray
No hospital or community health center in Bray 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 Bray; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bray adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Bray adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Bray 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.
Bray 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan | D | 39.7% | 14.9% | 19.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bray adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bray
Why doesn’t Bray have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bray.
What hospital is closest to Bray?
Duncan Regional Hospital in Duncan, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Bray’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bray?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Marlow Community Health Center in Marlow, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bray.
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.