Where Dale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dale
Out of every 100 Dale adults…
Dale runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Dale is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Dale as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Dale
No hospital or community health center in Dale 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 Dale; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Dale adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Dale 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.
13.3% of Dale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Dale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLoud | C | 41% | 10.6% | 17.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dale adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dale
Why doesn’t Dale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dale.
What hospital is closest to Dale?
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee in Shawnee, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Dale’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 Dale?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Shawnee Family Medical Center in Shawnee, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dale.
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.