Where Castle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Castle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Castle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Castle
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Castle
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.1%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Castle runs above Oklahoma on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Castle
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), 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 Castle’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Castle adults…
Castle runs above OK on 4 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.
Care in and near Castle
No hospital or community health center in Castle 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 Castle; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Castle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Castle adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Castle 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.
16.4% of Castle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Castle 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 Castle adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Castle
Why doesn’t Castle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Castle.
What hospital is closest to Castle?
Creek Nation Community Hospital in Okemah, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Castle’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 Castle?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HWC Okemah in Okemah, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Castle.
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.