Hildebrand Mill · Photo: Walter Smalling, Jr. · Public domainWhere Dripping Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dripping Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 74338. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dripping Springs
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Dripping Springs
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Dripping Springs runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Dripping Springs
47.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 23.6% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dripping Springs
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.4%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (13.2% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (13.6% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 22.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Dripping Springs’ likely range; Dripping Springs’ figures come from ZIP code 74338, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dripping Springs adults…
Dripping Springs runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dripping Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.8% of Dripping Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Dripping Springs
No hospital or community health center in Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs; ≈ 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Dripping Springs adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dripping Springs runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Dripping Springs 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.
Dripping Springs and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Siloam Springs | D | 38.1% | 16.3% | 21.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dripping Springs adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dripping Springs
Why doesn’t Dripping Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dripping Springs.
What hospital is closest to Dripping Springs?
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital in Siloam Springs, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Dripping Springs’ 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 Dripping Springs?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kansas Medical Clinic in Kansas, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dripping Springs.
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.