On CDC estimates, Del City is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Del City trails Oklahoma on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Del City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Del City
Del City looks healthier next to Oklahoma than next to the country
It’s healthier than 35% of the 131 Oklahoma towns we grade, but 10% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Del City
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.6%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. Utility shut-off threats (14.6% vs 10.3%) and housing insecurity (19.4% vs 14.1%) are higher too. 22.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and COPD run high in Del City
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. In all, Del City runs above Oklahoma on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Del City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Del City is healthier than 10%. Against the 4,633 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 32%. Health Grade ↓
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 Del City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Del City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Del City is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #86 of 131 in Oklahoma. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 23% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Del City’s median household income is $46,925; among the 4,633 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 32%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Oklahoma towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Del City is healthier than 35% of graded towns, against 10% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.3% of Del City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Del City adults…
Del City runs above OK on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Del City
1 community health center in Del City, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Del City; ≈ 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.
3.6 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Del City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Del City adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Del City 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.
Del City and the towns around it
Del City’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del City | D | 41.4% | 14.9% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Oklahoma City | C+ | 38.3% | 12.6% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Midwest City | C | 39.2% | 13.4% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Smith Village | — | — | — | — |
Smith Village: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Del City adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Del City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Del City is better than Oklahoma on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Del City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Del City | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.8%22.6–27.2 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.3–17.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%18–21.8 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.4%37.5–45.2 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.9%13.4–16.5 | 12.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.4%38.7–44.2 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34.9–40.6 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.3%28–32.7 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.7%11.4–14 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–7.8 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.5–9 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.6–10.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4.1–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19%15.1–23.2 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.7%16.7–20.8 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.6%31.5–37.9 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.7–15.6 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%34–43.3 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%11.9–15.2 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%75.9–81 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.9%50.1–57.6 | 57.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%81.2–84.8 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%75–79.6 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.7%54.5–64.6 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.3%64.5–78.9 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%24–29.4 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%29.7–37.6 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.7%24.3–31.2 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.6%22–27.4 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.4%17.1–21.7 | 14.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.6%12.8–16.4 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.7%11.3–14.1 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.3%19.6–25 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44%40.9–47.2 | 38.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21%19.2–23 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.2%18.4–22.1 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 9.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.7%7.1–8.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.8–13.1 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%5–5.9 | 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 Del City
Is Del City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Del City is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #86 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 32%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Del City?
CDC estimates 41.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.5% and 45.2%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Del City?
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest in Midwest City, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Del City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Del City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.9–15.2%), 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 Del City 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 Del City.
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.