Where Caney Ridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Caney Ridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Caney Ridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Caney Ridge
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Caney Ridge
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.6%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Cancer is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Caney Ridge runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Caney Ridge, and more people treating it
49.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Caney Ridge adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (15.5% vs 18%) and depression (19.3% vs 25.5%) both run below Oklahoma. Mind & connection ↓
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 Caney Ridge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Caney Ridge adults…
Caney Ridge runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Caney Ridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Caney Ridge adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Caney Ridge does better than Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Caney Ridge 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.
Care in and near Caney Ridge
No hospital or community health center in Caney Ridge 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 Caney Ridge; ≈ 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13% of Caney Ridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Caney Ridge 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Caney Ridge adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Caney Ridge
Why doesn’t Caney Ridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Caney Ridge.
What hospital is closest to Caney Ridge?
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Caney Ridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Caney Ridge.
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.