Dwight Mission · Photo: Jmbranum at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Dwight Mission residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dwight Mission, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dwight Mission. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dwight Mission
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Dwight Mission
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14%), about twice the Oklahoma rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7%), about twice the Oklahoma rate. COPD is also above the state: 13.4%, vs 8% across Oklahoma. In all, Dwight Mission runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Dwight Mission
44.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 32.1% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
More Dwight Mission adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.6%), vs 31.1% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
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 Dwight Mission’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dwight Mission adults…
Dwight Mission runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dwight Mission adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
Care in and near Dwight Mission
No hospital or community health center in Dwight Mission 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 Dwight Mission; ≈ 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).
How Dwight Mission adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Dwight Mission 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.
22.3% of Dwight Mission adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Dwight Mission and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinhook Corner | — | — | — | — |
Pinhook Corner: 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 Dwight Mission adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dwight Mission
Why doesn’t Dwight Mission have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dwight Mission.
What hospital is closest to Dwight Mission?
Sequoyah County-City of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit in Sallisaw, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Dwight Mission’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 Dwight Mission?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HWC - Sallisaw in Sallisaw, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dwight Mission.
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.