Where Dennis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dennis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dennis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dennis
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Dennis
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.3%), about twice the Oklahoma rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), about twice the Oklahoma rate. COPD is also above the state: 14.8%, vs 8% across Oklahoma. In all, Dennis runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%), and heart disease, stroke and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dennis, and more people treating it
56.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 85.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Dennis, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 28.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.2% across the state. 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 Dennis’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Dennis adults…
Dennis runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Dennis is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Dennis as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dennis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Dennis
No hospital or community health center in Dennis 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 Dennis; ≈ 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.
How Dennis adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dennis does better than Oklahoma.
3 in 10 Dennis 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.
14.3% of Dennis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Dennis and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zena | — | — | — | — |
Zena: 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 Dennis adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dennis
Why doesn’t Dennis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dennis.
What hospital is closest to Dennis?
Integris Grove Hospital in Grove, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Dennis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dennis?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Medical Center in Grove, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dennis.
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.