Where Fairfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fairfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fairfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairfield
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Fairfield
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.4%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Fairfield runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Fairfield
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (28.8%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fairfield
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (35.1%), about twice the Oklahoma rate. No reliable transportation (18.1% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (19.2% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 31.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% 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 Fairfield’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fairfield adults…
Fairfield runs above OK on 9 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.4% of Fairfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Fairfield
No hospital or community health center in Fairfield 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 Fairfield; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Fairfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Fairfield adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fairfield runs above Oklahoma.
4 in 10 Fairfield 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.
Fairfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stilwell | D− | 48.8% | 19.6% | 29.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fairfield adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fairfield
Why doesn’t Fairfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fairfield.
What hospital is closest to Fairfield?
Memorial Hospital in Stilwell, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Fairfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fairfield.
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.