Where Breckenridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Breckenridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Breckenridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Breckenridge
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Breckenridge
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Breckenridge runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Breckenridge, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 26.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.2% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Breckenridge, and more people treating it
50.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 82.6% 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 Breckenridge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Breckenridge adults…
Breckenridge runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Breckenridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Breckenridge
No hospital or community health center in Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge; ≈ 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.
2.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Breckenridge adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
3 in 10 Breckenridge 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.
17.7% of Breckenridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Breckenridge
Why doesn’t Breckenridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Breckenridge.
What hospital is closest to Breckenridge?
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Enid, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Breckenridge’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 Breckenridge?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is GSP Health East Enid in Enid, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Breckenridge.
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.