Ramona Theatre · Photo: Crimsonedge34 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Frederick is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Frederick trails Oklahoma on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Frederick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frederick
Dental care lags in Frederick
48.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 25.7% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Frederick is in the bottom 10% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Frederick is healthier than only 10% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Frederick
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.4%), vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Frederick runs above Oklahoma on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Frederick is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Frederick is healthier than 10%. Against the 3,856 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 35%. Health Grade ↓
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 Frederick’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Frederick’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frederick is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #89 of 131 in Oklahoma. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 42% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Frederick’s median household income is $44,595; among the 3,856 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Oklahoma towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Frederick is healthier than 32% of graded towns, against 10% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Frederick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Frederick adults…
Frederick runs above OK on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Frederick
No hospital or community health center in Frederick 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 Frederick; ≈ 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 Frederick adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Frederick 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.
19.9% of Frederick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Frederick and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | D | 44.7% | 16.4% | 18.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Frederick adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Frederick
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Frederick is better than Oklahoma on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Frederick’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Frederick | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.9%23.5–30.5 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.7–19 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.4–19.8 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.7%35.9–53.4 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.3–18.7 | 12.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.1%38.6–47.6 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.2%36.3–45.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.7%27.2–34.3 | 27.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.2–10.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.7%21.6–30.1 | 16.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.5%15.7–21.3 | 16.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 38.5%32.9–44.1 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.3%9.9–15 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.8%33.5–48.2 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.8%15.3–20.6 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.2–82.3 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.5%44.6–52.3 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.6–86.5 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.1–81.5 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.1%50.4–61.7 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.8%59.5–76.8 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%19.7–27.2 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.3–38.9 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%22.9–30.6 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.1%20.9–27.3 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.4%15.2–19.8 | 14.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.1%10.6–13.6 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.3%9.9–12.7 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.9%17.2–22.7 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.5%38.4–48.6 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.8%19.1–24.7 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%16.6–21.2 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 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 Frederick
Is Frederick a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frederick is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #89 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Frederick?
CDC estimates 44.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.9% and 53.4%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Frederick?
Wilbarger General Hospital in Vernon, 22.8 miles in a straight line from Frederick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Frederick have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.3–20.6%), 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 Frederick more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Frederick.
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.