Where Colony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Colony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Colony. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Colony
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Colony
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Colony runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Colony, and more people treating it
47.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 83.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Colony keeps up with checkups
It beats Oklahoma on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.6% vs 77.9%) and dentist visits (61.3% vs 57.1%). 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 Colony’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Colony adults…
Colony runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Colony adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Colony
No hospital or community health center in Colony 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 Colony; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Colony adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Colony does better than Oklahoma.
3 in 10 Colony 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.
11.7% of Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Colony 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 Colony adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Colony
Why doesn’t Colony have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Colony.
What hospital is closest to Colony?
Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc of Weatherford in Weatherford, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Colony’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Colony.
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.