Where Brushy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brushy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brushy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brushy
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Brushy
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Brushy runs above Oklahoma on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Brushy
49.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 30.2% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Brushy
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.5%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (13.1% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (13.9% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 23.2% 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 Brushy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Brushy adults…
Brushy runs above OK on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brushy 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.
23.2% of Brushy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Brushy
No hospital or community health center in Brushy 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 Brushy; ≈ 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.
How Brushy adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Brushy 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.
Brushy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoney Point | — | — | — | — | |
| Akins | — | — | — | — | |
| Marble City | — | — | — | — |
Stoney Point, Akins and Marble City: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brushy adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brushy
Why doesn’t Brushy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brushy.
What hospital is closest to Brushy?
Sequoyah County-City of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit in Sallisaw, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Brushy’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 Brushy?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HWC - Sallisaw in Sallisaw, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brushy.
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.