Where Empire City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Empire City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Empire City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Empire City
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Empire City
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.8%), vs 27.8% across Oklahoma. COPD is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 8% across Oklahoma. In all, Empire City runs above Oklahoma on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%), and cancer, arthritis and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Empire City adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Oklahoma. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults 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 Empire City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Empire City adults…
Empire City runs above OK on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Empire City is an older town: 26% 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 Empire City as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.3% of Empire City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Empire City
No hospital or community health center in Empire City 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 Empire City; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Empire City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Empire City adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
3 in 10 Empire City 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.
Empire City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan | D | 39.7% | 14.9% | 19.5% | CDC place |
| Sunray | — | — | — | — | |
| Central High | C− | 38.9% | 13.3% | 17.9% | CDC place |
| Comanche | C− | 38.3% | 13.7% | 18% | CDC place |
Sunray: 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 Empire City adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Empire City
Why doesn’t Empire City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Empire City.
What hospital is closest to Empire City?
Duncan Regional Hospital in Duncan, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Empire City’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 Empire City?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Comanche Community Health Center in Comanche, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Empire City.
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.