On CDC estimates, Colbert is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Colbert differs from Oklahoma on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Colbert. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Colbert
Colbert is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Colbert is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Colbert
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Colbert runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Colbert adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.6%), vs 31.1% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Colbert, and more people treating it
47.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. 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 Colbert’s likely range.
What’s behind Colbert’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Colbert is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 21% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Colbert’s median household income is $46,250; among the 4,422 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 15%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Colbert compares well: binge drinking, 11.4% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Colbert adults…
Colbert 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Colbert adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Colbert
No hospital or community health center in Colbert 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 Colbert; ≈ 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 Colbert adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Colbert adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.5% of Colbert adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Colbert and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Colbert adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Colbert
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Colbert is better than Oklahoma on 2 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Colbert’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Colbert | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.1%24.2–32 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.1–20.8 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.5–21.1 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.4%35.5–49.8 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.9%14.7–19.1 | 12.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.1%42.9–51.4 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.1%39.8–48.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.2%31.7–38.9 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.3–14.3 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.5 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.3%10.5–14.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%14–20.5 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.2%18–24.7 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.6%34.1–45.1 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.4%9.3–13.8 | 14% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.7%33.4–46.2 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.3%9.8–15 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%77.8–84.1 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.2%50.3–58 | 57.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.6–87 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.1–83.1 | 76.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.7%52.2–62.8 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.9%60.4–76.6 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%23–30.4 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%26.8–37.7 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%21.8–30.3 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.1%19.3–27.4 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%13.2–18.5 | 14.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.4%10.5–14.4 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.3%9.6–13 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.5%17.7–25.5 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.1%39.8–49.9 | 38.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.3%21.1–27.5 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.8%17.3–22.5 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.7%11–14.4 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Colbert
Is Colbert a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Colbert is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Colbert?
CDC estimates 42.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.5% and 49.8%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Colbert?
Texoma Medical Center in Denison, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Colbert’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Colbert have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–15%), 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 Colbert more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Colbert.
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.