Where Canton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Canton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Canton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Canton
Cancer runs high in Canton
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. Conditions ↓
Fewer Canton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Oklahoma. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Canton has a community health center but no hospital
Great Salt Plains Health Center is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Okeene Municipal Hospital in Okeene, 15.9 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Canton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Canton adults…
Canton runs above OK on 1 of 12 conditions. 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.
10.8% of Canton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Canton
1 community health center in Canton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Canton; ≈ 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.
1 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Canton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Canton adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Canton 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.
Canton 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 Canton adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Canton
Why doesn’t Canton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Canton.
What hospital is closest to Canton?
Okeene Municipal Hospital in Okeene, 15.9 miles in a straight line from Canton’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 Canton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is GSP Health Canton in Canton, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Canton.
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.