Where Chewey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chewey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chewey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chewey
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Chewey
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Chewey runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Chewey
46.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 30% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Chewey
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (26%), 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 Chewey’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Chewey adults…
Chewey runs above OK on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chewey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
Care in and near Chewey
No hospital or community health center in Chewey 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 Chewey; ≈ 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 Chewey adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Chewey 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.
24.6% of Chewey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Chewey 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 Chewey adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chewey
Why doesn’t Chewey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chewey.
What hospital is closest to Chewey?
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital in Siloam Springs, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Chewey’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 Chewey?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kansas Medical Clinic in Kansas, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chewey.
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.