Where Cave Spring residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cave Spring, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cave Spring. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cave Spring
Making ends meet is harder in Cave Spring
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.1%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (14.6% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (15.1% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 21.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Cave Spring
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.1%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Cave Spring
49.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 24.1% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Cave Spring’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.3% of Cave Spring adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cave Spring adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Cave Spring adults…
Cave Spring runs above OK on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cave Spring
No hospital or community health center in Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring; ≈ 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 Cave Spring adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cave Spring runs above Oklahoma.
4 in 10 Cave Spring 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.
Cave Spring and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunch | — | — | — | — |
Bunch: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cave Spring adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cave Spring
Why doesn’t Cave Spring have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cave Spring.
What hospital is closest to Cave Spring?
Memorial Hospital in Stilwell, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Cave Spring’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cave Spring.
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.