Photo: Jphill19 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Devol residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Devol, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Devol. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Devol
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Devol
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. COPD is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 8% across Oklahoma. In all, Devol runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Devol, and more people treating it
47.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Devol
The closest emergency room is United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls, 20.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Variety Care at Big Pasture is closer (6.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Devol’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Devol adults…
Devol runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Devol adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Devol
No hospital or community health center in Devol 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 Devol; ≈ 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.
How Devol adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Devol does better than Oklahoma.
3 in 10 Devol 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.
15% of Devol adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Devol 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 Devol adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Devol
Why doesn’t Devol have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Devol.
What hospital is closest to Devol?
United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Devol’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 Devol?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Variety Care at Big Pasture in Grandfield, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Devol.
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.