The "Y" Chapel of Song · Photo: JDessary · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Edmond is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Edmond beats Oklahoma on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edmond. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edmond
Edmond ranks #2 for health in Oklahoma
Out of 131 Oklahoma towns with a Health Grade, Edmond is #2 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 87% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Edmond keeps up with checkups
It beats Oklahoma on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.6% vs 57.1%) and cholesterol checks (87.1% vs 84.3%). Checkups ↓
Edmond is an active town
Only 21.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 31.1% across Oklahoma. The town has 41 miles of trails across 26 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Edmond
Edmond runs below Oklahoma on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.4% vs 8%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (9.8% vs 12.8%). Conditions ↓
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 Edmond’s likely range.
What’s behind Edmond’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edmond is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #2 of 131 in Oklahoma. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 91% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 74%.
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). Edmond’s median household income is $103,183; among the 8,104 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$129K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edmond 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.
41 miles of trails across 26 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Edmond adults…
Edmond runs below OK on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Edmond
2 hospitals and 1 community health center in Edmond, 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 Edmond; ≈ 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 Edmond adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Edmond does better than Oklahoma.
3 in 10 Edmond 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.
8% of Edmond adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Edmond and the towns around it
Edmond has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmond | A | 32.5% | 9.8% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Oklahoma City | C+ | 38.3% | 12.6% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Guthrie | D | 43.4% | 14.8% | 19.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Edmond adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Edmond
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Edmond is better than Oklahoma on 23 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Edmond’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Edmond | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%12.7–15.7 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.7–12 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.9–17 | 18% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.5%29.1–36.1 | 38.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.7–11 | 12.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.8%31.2–36.4 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%33.7–39.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.3%24.1–28.5 | 27.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.9–12.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.6–9.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.9–6 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%6.8–10.9 | 16.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.5%19.1–23.9 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.6–17.9 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%27.6–36.2 | 36.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%76.8–81.7 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.6%66.4–72.6 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.6–88.4 | 84.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74.4–79.2 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%63.5–72.5 | 59.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%70.7–83.4 | 70.4% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%22.3–27.6 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.4%25.8–33.1 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18.6–24.3 | 25.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.6%9.2–12 | 18.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%8.1–10.7 | 14.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.9–7.7 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.8–9.2 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%28.7–34.2 | 38.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%11.3–14 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12.1–14.8 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.3–7.7 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Edmond
Is Edmond a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edmond is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #2 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Edmond?
CDC estimates 32.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 36.1%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Edmond?
Summit Medical Center in Edmond, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Edmond’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Edmond have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–8.2%), 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 Edmond more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edmond.
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.