Where Byron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Byron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 73722. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Byron
Byron is short on primary care and mental health care
Byron’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Byron
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. Conditions ↓
Fewer Byron adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Oklahoma. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Byron is insured
Only 7.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across Oklahoma. 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 Byron’s likely range; Byron’s figures come from ZIP code 73722, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Byron
No hospital or community health center in Byron 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 Byron; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Byron adults…
Byron runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
8.4% of Byron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Keeping up with care
Share of Byron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
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 Byron adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Byron does better than Oklahoma.
3 in 10 Byron 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.
Byron 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 Byron adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Byron
Why doesn’t Byron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Byron.
What hospital is closest to Byron?
Kiowa District Hospital in Kiowa, 17.7 miles in a straight line from Byron’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Byron.
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.