Where Fay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 73646. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fay
Cancer and arthritis run high in Fay
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.4%), vs 27.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Fay runs above Oklahoma on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fay is short on primary care and mental health care
Fay’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Fay, and more people treating it
44% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fay keeps up with checkups
It beats Oklahoma on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.5% vs 77.9%) and dentist visits (62% vs 57.1%). 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 Fay’s likely range; Fay’s figures come from ZIP code 73646, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Fay adults…
Fay runs above OK on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fay
No hospital or community health center in Fay 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 Fay; ≈ 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 Fay adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fay does better than Oklahoma.
3 in 10 Fay 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.
10.6% of Fay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Fay and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fay adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fay
Why doesn’t Fay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fay.
What hospital is closest to Fay?
Mercy Hospital Watonga in Watonga, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Fay’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fay.
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.