Where Brush Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brush Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 74346. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brush Creek
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Brush Creek
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Brush Creek runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Brush Creek
47.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 24.5% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Brush Creek
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.1%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (14.1% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (14.4% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 24.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% 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 Brush Creek’s likely range; Brush Creek’s figures come from ZIP code 74346, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Brush Creek adults…
Brush Creek runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brush Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.4% of Brush Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Brush Creek
No hospital or community health center in Brush Creek 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 Brush Creek; ≈ 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 Brush Creek adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brush Creek runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Brush Creek 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.
Brush Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay | D− | 40.7% | 17.5% | 25.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brush Creek adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brush Creek
Why doesn’t Brush Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brush Creek.
What hospital is closest to Brush Creek?
Integris Grove Hospital in Grove, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Brush Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Brush Creek?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jay Family Medicine Clinic in Jay, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brush Creek.
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.