Where Flint Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Flint Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Flint Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Flint Creek
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Flint Creek
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Flint Creek runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Flint Creek
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.9%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Flint Creek
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.9%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. Utility shut-off threats (13.8% vs 10.3%) and no reliable transportation (12.7% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 23.4% 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 Flint Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Flint Creek adults…
Flint Creek runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Flint Creek is an older town: 30% 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 Flint Creek as about how healthy they are.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.4% of Flint Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Flint Creek
No hospital or community health center in Flint Creek 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 Flint Creek; ≈ 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 Flint Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Flint Creek adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Flint Creek runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Flint Creek 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.
Flint Creek 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 Flint Creek adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Flint Creek
Why doesn’t Flint Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Flint Creek.
What hospital is closest to Flint Creek?
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital in Siloam Springs, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Flint Creek’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 Flint Creek?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kansas Medical Clinic in Kansas, 2.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Flint Creek.
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.