Where Carter residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carter, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carter. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carter
Dental care lags in Carter
45.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 28.1% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Carter
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Carter runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Carter
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.5%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
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 Carter’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carter adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Carter adults…
Carter runs above OK on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Carter
No hospital or community health center in Carter 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 Carter; ≈ 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).
How Carter adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Carter 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21% of Carter adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Carter 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 Carter adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carter
Why doesn’t Carter have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carter.
What hospital is closest to Carter?
Great Plains Regional Medical Center in Elk City, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Carter’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carter.
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.