Where Etta residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Etta, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Etta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Etta
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Etta
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (18.1%), vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. High blood pressure is also above the state: 47.8%, vs 38.5% across Oklahoma. In all, Etta runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Etta
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.1%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Etta, and more people treating it
47.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Etta’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Etta adults…
Etta runs above OK on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Etta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Etta
No hospital or community health center in Etta 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 Etta; ≈ 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 Etta adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Etta 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.
17.4% of Etta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Etta 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Etta adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Etta
Why doesn’t Etta have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Etta.
What hospital is closest to Etta?
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Etta’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 Etta?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neohealth Tahlequah Pharmacy in Tahlequah, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Etta.
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.