Carrier Congregational Church · Photo: OKJaguar · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Carrier residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carrier, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carrier. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carrier
Cancer and high cholesterol run high in Carrier
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. 45.6% of adults have high cholesterol, vs 37.7% across Oklahoma. Conditions ↓
Carrier keeps up with checkups
It beats Oklahoma on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.7% vs 77.9%) and dentist visits (69.8% vs 57.1%). Checkups ↓
Carrier adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.1% vs 33.1%), frequent mental distress (13.3% vs 18%), lack of emotional support (20.7% vs 25.2%) and depression (21.6% vs 25.5%) all 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 Carrier’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Carrier adults…
Carrier runs below OK on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carrier adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Carrier adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Carrier does better than Oklahoma.
1 in 4 Carrier 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 Carrier
No hospital or community health center in Carrier 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 Carrier; ≈ 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.
6.4% of Carrier adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Carrier 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 Carrier adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carrier
Why doesn’t Carrier have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carrier.
What hospital is closest to Carrier?
Integris Health Enid Hospital in Enid, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Carrier’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 Carrier?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is GSP Health Enid West in Enid, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carrier.
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.