Where Briartown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Briartown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Briartown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Briartown
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Briartown
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.3%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Stroke is also above the state: 6.3%, vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Briartown runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Briartown
49.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 26.5% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
In Briartown, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 31% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.2% across the state. 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 Briartown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Briartown adults…
Briartown runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Briartown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Briartown
No hospital or community health center in Briartown 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 Briartown; ≈ 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 Briartown adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Briartown 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.
21.6% of Briartown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Briartown 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 Briartown adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Briartown
Why doesn’t Briartown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Briartown.
What hospital is closest to Briartown?
Haskell Regional Hospital in Stigler, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Briartown’s 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 Briartown?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HWC - Stigler in Stigler, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Briartown.
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.