Photo: Cityofeufaulaok · CC BY-SA 4.0Eufaula’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Eufaula differs from Oklahoma on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eufaula. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eufaula
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Eufaula
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.2%), about twice the Oklahoma rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), about twice the Oklahoma rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 13%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Eufaula runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Eufaula is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Eufaula is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Eufaula
42% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 27.7% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Eufaula, and more people treating it
52.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 82.2% 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 Eufaula’s likely range.
What’s behind Eufaula’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eufaula is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #123 of 131 in Oklahoma. All seven of Eufaula’s estimates fall in the lowest 12% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 44.3% of adults, against 31.1% across Oklahoma and 24.7% nationally.
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). Eufaula’s median household income is $37,289; among the 1,690 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 9%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Eufaula compares well: binge drinking, 10.9% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 81.6% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Eufaula adults…
Eufaula runs above OK on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Eufaula is an older town: 27% 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 Eufaula as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eufaula adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Eufaula
1 community health center in Eufaula, 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 Eufaula; ≈ 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.
How Eufaula adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Eufaula 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.
27.7% of Eufaula adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Eufaula and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eufaula | D− | 47% | 20.1% | 24.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eufaula adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eufaula
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eufaula is better than Oklahoma on 3 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Eufaula’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eufaula | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.5%28.5–36.9 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.9%18.4–23.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.4–22.2 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47%38.9–55.2 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 20.1%17.5–22.8 | 12.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 52.7%48.1–57 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45%40.2–49.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 40.5%36.6–44.4 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 13%11.5–14.5 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 15.2%13.1–17.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 27.7%23.3–32.7 | 16.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.1%20.5–27.7 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 44.3%38.4–50.3 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.9%8.8–13.4 | 14% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%31.5–46 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.3%10–15.3 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%78.3–84.7 | 77.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 42%38.3–46 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.8–86.7 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.2%79.7–84.4 | 76.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.7%50.9–62.7 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 58.4%48.9–67.7 | 70.4% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27%23.2–31.1 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%28.2–39.1 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%21.8–29.8 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.2%23.4–31.2 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.7%15.2–20.4 | 14.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15%13.1–17 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.8%12–15.7 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27.7%23.5–32 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 52.9%47.6–58.2 | 38.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 29.8%26.3–33.5 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.8%19.2–24.6 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 15.3%13.6–17 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.4%13.5–17.6 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8%7–9.1 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Eufaula
Is Eufaula a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eufaula is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #123 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 9%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Eufaula?
CDC estimates 47% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.9% and 55.2%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eufaula?
Mcalester Regional Health Center in Mcalester, 24.1 miles in a straight line from Eufaula’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Eufaula have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10–15.3%), 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 Eufaula more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eufaula.
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.