Where Clarita residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clarita, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clarita. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clarita
Dental care lags in Clarita
46.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 23% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Clarita’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Clarita
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.2%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Clarita runs above Oklahoma on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Clarita
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24%), 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 Clarita’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clarita adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Clarita adults…
Clarita runs above OK on 8 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 Clarita
No hospital or community health center in Clarita 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 Clarita; ≈ 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 Clarita adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clarita runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Clarita 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.
22.2% of Clarita adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Clarita 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 Clarita adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clarita
Why doesn’t Clarita have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clarita.
What hospital is closest to Clarita?
Coal County General Hospital in Coalgate, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Clarita’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 Clarita.
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.