Photo: kennethaw88 · CC BY 4.0Within Oklahoma, Choctaw is healthier than 91% of graded towns
Choctaw differs from Oklahoma on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Choctaw. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Choctaw
Choctaw looks healthier next to Oklahoma than next to the country
It’s healthier than 91% of the 131 Oklahoma towns we grade, but 62% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Choctaw’s lead shrinks
Choctaw is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but 43% of the 8,512 towns with similar household incomes ($75K–$126K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Choctaw is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B tops all five graded neighbors. The closest is Oklahoma City (C+). Around town ↓
Choctaw keeps up with checkups
It beats Oklahoma on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (66% vs 57.1%) and cholesterol checks (87.6% vs 84.3%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Choctaw adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Oklahoma. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Choctaw’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Choctaw’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Choctaw is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #13 of 131 in Oklahoma. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 69% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 52%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Choctaw’s median household income is $100,574; among the 8,512 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$126K), it’s healthier than 43%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Choctaw and the towns around it
Choctaw has the best Health Grade of the 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw | B | 35.2% | 11.8% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Oklahoma City | C+ | 38.3% | 12.6% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Midwest City | C | 39.2% | 13.4% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Jones | C− | 38.7% | 13.7% | 17.7% | CDC place |
| Harrah | C | 37.1% | 12.5% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Nicoma Park | D | 39.8% | 14.7% | 19.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Choctaw adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.2% of Choctaw adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Choctaw adults…
Choctaw runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Choctaw
No hospital or community health center in Choctaw 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 Choctaw; ≈ 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.
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How Choctaw adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
3 in 10 Choctaw 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Choctaw adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Choctaw
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Choctaw is better than Oklahoma on 12 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Choctaw’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Choctaw | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%15.4–19.2 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.7–14.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.9–18.2 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%31.6–39 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.4–13.1 | 12.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38%35.2–40.7 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%36.2–42.2 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.3%27.9–32.8 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.4–12.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.2–9.8 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.6%8.2–13.2 | 16.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%12.1–15.8 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25.4%22.6–28.3 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%13.1–17.4 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%29.1–38 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7.1–9.8 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.7–81.8 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66%62.6–69.3 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.9–89.1 | 84.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%76–81 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%62–71.3 | 59.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%68.2–81.6 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%23.2–28.6 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%26.2–33.8 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.4–26.7 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10.3–14.1 | 18.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%9–12.2 | 14.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6–7.8 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.2%7.7–10.8 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.8%32.8–38.9 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%14.2–17.7 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.6–16.8 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 9.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Oklahoma figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Choctaw
Is Choctaw a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Choctaw is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #13 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Choctaw?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 39%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Choctaw?
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest in Midwest City, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Choctaw’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Choctaw have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–9.8%), against 11.3% across Oklahoma.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Choctaw more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Choctaw.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.